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Posted 14 days ago
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Job description
A Specialty Path to Good Health
Upperline Health is the nation's largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing specialty care, Upperline Health delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.
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?
Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care as we expand in our current Mobile, AL clinic. 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 value-based 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 in the clinic and home settings with a regular weekday schedule.
Responsibilities:
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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Upperline Health is the nation's largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing specialty care, Upperline Health delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.
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 and vision, 401K and PTO (with match), and parental leave;
- Continuing Medical Education reimbursement;
- State license reimbursement;
- Work Life Balance with Regular Weekday Schedule;
- Highly supportive interdisciplinary team;
- Rapidly growing company with potential leadership opportunities
Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care as we expand in our current Mobile, AL clinic. 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 value-based 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 in the clinic and home settings with a regular weekday schedule.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Master's degree in nursing required.
- Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required
- Current Alabama State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required
- A minimum of (6) months Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care / internal medicine
- Value-based care experience preferred
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
About Upperline Health
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Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Nashville, TN, US
Year founded
2016