Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity-Lake Butler, FL

Job description

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity-Lake Butler, FL

Job Category : Provider

Requisition Number : PRIMA

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

Lake Butler, FL 32054, USA

Description

Triage is temporary.

Treatment is transformative.

When patients see their specialists at Upperline, they are provided access to a comprehensive care team that ensures patients receive the care they need. Our providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists - physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and has clinics in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

We put patients at the center of value-based care.

Why join our team?

Highly competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity

Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave

Continuing Medical Education reimbursement

Highly supportive interdisciplinary team

Rapidly growing company with potential leadership & career growth opportunities

About the Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care in Lake Butler FL. In collaboration with Upperline’s local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient’s health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the clinic, home, or telehealth, consistent with the APP’s scope of practice and the patient’s medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention. They will also communicate medical information to patients’ physicians, other providers and Upperline’s Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have experience with the following: primary care / internal medicine, geriatric care and/or home-based care, palliative or hospice care and/or previously worked in a Podiatry care environment. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment with rapid growth.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and meet the needs of at-risk patients in both primary and specialty care, with a regular weekday schedule!

Responsibilities

Practice within a unique combination of primary care and specialty podiatric care with the opportunity to grow your skills in both aspects of our value-based care model

Podiatric specifics: provide routine and at-risk foot care including nail & callous debridement, diabetic wound care, and amputation prevention while working within scope and level of experience to manage post-operative patients

Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF, debility, dementia)

Gather patient history, physical exam, and diagnostics in the home or clinic setting.

Develop and implement treatment plans given patient’s goals of care and current conditions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patient and family’s physical as well as psychosocial needs

Provide compassionate care for our complex patients and their families

Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet & nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation & prevention

Communicate with other Upperline clinical team members as well as patient’s community providers, to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and their family

Communicate with Upperline’s local physician to review patient records and care plans on a timely basis consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy

Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy

Complete accurate and timely documentation according to risk adjustment standards per education provided

Take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and scheduled education sessions

Provide telephonic support for escalated calls from triage nurse

Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Nursing

Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Nursing

Other related duties as deemed necessary

Experience and Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing required

Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required

2 + years nurse practitioner experience in primary care / internal medicine

Value-based care experience preferred

Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus

Possession of DEA registration or eligibility

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

Must be comfortable providing care in patients homes

Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred

A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required; Mileage reimbursement provided

Adaptability to thrive is a fast-paced growth-forward environment

Experience working in an EMR - AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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