Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Mobile Program

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our innovative Mobile Care Program. This unique role involves delivering high-quality medical care to elderly patients within cluster care facilities across the community, utilizing a fully equipped mobile unit. You will play a critical role in improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations, enhancing their quality of life, and providing comprehensive care in a collaborative environment.

Location: Bronx and Brooklyn, NY

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care: Provide assessments, diagnoses, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions for elderly patients.
Mobile Outreach: Travel to designated cluster care facilities in a mobile unit to deliver care, ensuring patient needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Health Screenings: Conduct routine health screenings, vaccinations, and wellness checks to promote preventive care and early detection of health issues.
Care Coordination: Collaborate with PACE interdisciplinary teams, including primary care physicians, nurses, social workers, and facility staff, to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to enhance overall well-being.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate care or interventions as needed.
Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach efforts to raise awareness of the program and promote health services available to the elderly population.

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm

Compensation & Benefits: $170,000 plus full benefits package

Requirements:

Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in NY.
DEA Certification
Board Certification
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Must have a Medicaid Provider ID and a Medicare Provider ID in good standing.
Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or the ability to receive appropriate training from the PACE organization.
Minimum of two years of clinical nursing practice in home care, care management, or a related field.
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
High-level analytical and research skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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