Post Acute Care Long-term Care Advanced Practice Provider

Company: IEP - Post Acute Care (Jackson, MI)Job Description: Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)The Certified Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner), in collaboration and consultation with physicians, Care Coordinators, staff RNs, and other healthcare professionals, provides holistic, compassionate care to post-acute care facilities. The Nurse Practitioner practices within the context of collaborative management with a physician(s) in diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic illness and disease, and promoting wellness. Work hours: TBDEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Performs in-depth health risk assessments on all assigned patientsWorks collaboratively with physicians, Care Coordinators, facility staff, family members, key caregivers, and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriateResponsible for identifying overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized to the member and consistent with policies and protocolsReviews and interprets the medical, surgical, and social history of membersPerforms appropriate screening procedures for membersInterprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medicationsResponsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, and ancillary testingParticipates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns, and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and proceduresRefers members to PCP, Care Management, and Disease Management programs as necessaryProvides constructive and timely feedback about recommendations to improve and/or streamline operations.Maintain a focus on timely customer service.Perform direct Care Management Support as needed.Synthesizes information and easily diagnoses and participates in the development of the Plan of Care.Creates positive rapport and engagement with plan membersAssists on special projects as assignedParticipates in client meetings as requestedCommunicates and collaborates with Facility leadership to achieve Member care needs and goals.Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Due to the nature of our business, we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated within 90 days of their start date, in compliance with all applicable EEOC guidance regarding vaccines and qualified exemptions.Must be able to demonstrate computer skills, including the use of e-mail and Microsoft office word and ExcelMust be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills including but not limited to writing reports and correspondenceMust be able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including but not limited to speaking effectively to members, providers, families, and staff and listening to members, providers, and familiesDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and use time effectively and efficiently.Demonstrated successful experience working in an environment of change. Effectively copes with change and uncertainty; responds and "shifts gears" comfortablyIs dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both external and internal customers, and acts with customers in mindDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, and gain their trust and respectUses logical methods to solve problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious for solutionsIs action oriented and sees challenges as opportunitiesBaseline Clinical KnowledgeMinimum 1 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Proven ability to perform comprehensive, adult/geriatric physical examDemonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and document chronic disease in adultsDemonstrated ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at riskProven ability to pursue feedback, continuing education, and professional developmentAbility to effectively reconcile medicationsDemonstrated ability to identify and document the needs of clinically complex MembersPertinent Clinical Work Experience which is relevant to the population being served.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, ContractSalary: $120,000 annual with OUTSTANDING benefits. Profit-sharing eligible Benefits:401(k)Continuing education creditsDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceMalpractice insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceStandard shift:Day shiftWeekly schedule:Weekdays onlyWork setting:In-personLong-term careNursing homeSub-acute careAbility to commute/relocate:Multiple post acute care facilities; Jackson, MI 49202 AND 49203: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)License/Certification:Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)Work Location: In personRequirementsLicense/Certification:Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a related position as a certified NP or PA Salary Description $120,000