Optimal Care
Healthcare
NursePractitionerorPhysicianAssistant
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“Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Optimal Care. Skills: Primary Care, Consultative Professional Care, Geriatric care, Seriously ill patient care, Comfort and quality of life focus. Provide Primary Care and/or Consultative Professional Care in a variety of care settings.. Function in collaboration with Physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement.”
Industry & Context.
Managing chronic disease process; Rehabilitation; End of life care; Decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits
No weekends, holidays, or on-call, Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively, Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage, Background screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Current State License as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively, Current and valid driver’s license, Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Nice to Have
Post-acute or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred, Adult, Family, or Gerontology certification preferred, Experience with geriatric patients preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide Primary Care and/or Consultative Professional Care in a variety of care settings.
Function in collaboration with Physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement.
Focus on caring for geriatric and seriously ill populations to assist patients and families with comfort and quality of life.
Conduct medical evaluations of predominantly elderly
seriously ill patients in their home environment.
Determine follow-up assessments according to patient needs and best practice guidelines.
Communicate significant findings
and changes in condition or environment to the clinical coordinator
and other personnel involved with patient care.
Assess health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history.
Perform a physical exam based on the age and patient history as per the Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician.
and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient’s clinical problems and healthcare needs.
Perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification
and state medical privileges.
Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the appropriate State Board Agency.
Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and caregivers.
Refer patients to physicians as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas.
Provide patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression while decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits.
Hold case conferences with families when appropriate to advance the care plan.
Meet minimum productivity requirements based on practice standards.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Physicians; Liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas; Collaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiatives; Collaboration and support within the team
Communication Scope
Communicating significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the clinical coordinator, the physician, family, facility, and other personnel involved with patient care.; Providing patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression.
Process & Methodology
Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines
Full Job Description
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. Exceptional Benefits: Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle Program for field roles Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage Reimbursement Pet Insurance ID and Fraud Protection And more... Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us: Enjoy no weekends, holidays, or on-call and flexible schedules that adapt to your lifestyle Experience fast and easy credentialing so you can begin making an impact sooner Join a tight-knit community with collaboration and support Build meaningful connections with both your team and your patients Leverage back-office support staff to handle administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care Utilize our dedicated education department with full-time training staff Start strong with a tailored onboarding process that meets you where you are, with a single point of contact Collaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiatives Enjoy independent practice within a frame
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