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Job description
Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
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
State license reimbursement
Highly supportive interdisciplinary team
Work Life Balance – regular weekday schedule
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 Jasper, IN. 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: podiatry, 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
Current State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required
6-months nurse practitioner experience in podiatry
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
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products
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
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Worksite address
jasper, IN, 47547, US
Who can apply
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