Acute Access APP (Temporary) Remote, Texas

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The Nurse Practitioner (VSP/PT) applies advanced education and clinical competencies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner (VSP/PT) works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Nurse Practitioner (VSP/PT) provides health promotion and maintenance through the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions. Prescribes medication, examines patients, diagnoses illnesses, and provides treatment. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

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Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

Humanas Primary Care Organization is one of the largest and fastest growing value-based care, senior-focused primary care providers in the country, operating over 250 centers across eight states under two brands: CenterWell & Conviva. Operating as a payor-agnostic, wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, our centers put the unique needs of seniors at the center of everything we do. Our Clinics offer a team-based care model where our physicians lead a multi-disciplinary care team supporting patients physical, emotional, and social wellness.

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care we want to help those in the communities we serve, including our associates, lead their best lives. We support our associates in becoming happier, healthier, and more productive in their professional and personal lives. We promote lifelong well-being by giving our associate fresh perspective, new insights, and exciting opportunities to grow their careers. Our culture is focused on teamwork and providing a positive and welcoming environment for all.

Responsibilities:

The Acute Access APP works in our team-based care environment.  This pivotal clinical role will a temporary role through end of year. Ideally, the Acute access NP will provide care for patients via virtual visits. Visit types conducted will focus on acute same day visits, but may also include new patient visits, annual wellness visits, and follow-up visits, post discharge visits, etc).

Patient Care:

The Acute Access will dedicate their clinical efforts to improve access for the patients we serve.

Engages with patients through a variety of remote virtual visits including acute same day visits, patient visits, annual wellness visits, and follow-up visits, post discharge visits, etc).

Evaluates and treats center patients in accordance with standards of care. 

Follows level of medical care and quality for patients and monitors care using available data and chart reviews. 

Assists in the coordination of patient services, including but not limited to specialty referrals, hospital and SNF coordination, durable medical equipment and home health care. 

Acts as an active participant and lead with the care team through daily huddles.

Helps Regional Medical Director (RMD), Physician and Center Administrator in setting a tone of cooperation in practice by displaying a professional and approachable demeanor.

Completes all medical record documentation in a timely manner working with a quality- based coder to optimize coding specificity.  

Follows policy and protocol defined by Clinical Leadership. 

Meets with RMD about quality of care, review of outcome data, policy, procedure, and records issues. 

Participates in potential growth opportunities for new or existing services within the Center. 

Participates in the local primary care on-call program of CenterWell Senior Primary Care. 

Assures personal compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies. 

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Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two to five years directly applicable experience preferred.  

Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner or physician assistant program with Board Certification  

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Texas

Excellent communication skills written and verbal, demonstrate a high level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communications with all colleagues; fully engaged in the concept of Integrated team-based care. 

Willingness and ability to learn/adapt to practice in a value-based care setting. 

Superior patient/customer service. 

Basic computer skills, including email and EMR. 

Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of a collaborating physician/medical director. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted DEA license  

Medicare Provider Number/ Medicaid Provider Number  

Experience managing Medicare Advantage panel of patients with understanding of Best Practice in coordinated care environment in a value-based relationship environment.  

Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and coverage. 

Bilingual is a plus

Knowledge of HEDIS quality indicators. 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$102,200 – $140,700 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, Humana) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patients well-being.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nations largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources