Traveling Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Job Type :Independent Contractor, 1099, Project based position (PRN/locum)

*** New grads encouraged to apply***

*** Sign on Bonus available with stipulations***

Position Title: IHA Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Status: Per Diem

Rate: $115 per completed assessment

Position Summary: Performs an in-person no cost annual preventative health risk assessment for Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act members of specific health plans. These assessments will take place within the members personal living space according to market health plan expectations.

Essential Requirements: To satisfy the needs of this position, the Provider must be able to meet the following essential job requirements and expectations:

• Successfully complete the self-paced and live portions of the onboarding training in the specified time allotted.
• Ability to drive a 50-mile radius from home address to complete appointments.
• Provide 30 appointment slots or more per month minimum.
• Ensure high quality assessments are performed to meet member satisfaction, health plan expectations and Focus Care quality standards.
• Maintain adequate communication with clinical leadership staff.
• Must be comfortable entering into personal living spaces for members scheduled.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to bend or kneel for extended periods of time if needed while performing assessments.

Competencies:

• Must have strong computer skills, and both knowledge and proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to document assessment findings both accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication to members and the clinical team.
• Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality while remaining in compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following Focus Care policies and procedures.
• Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Ability to display a positive attitude and maintain a collaborative relationship with health members and the clinical team.

Certification and Licensure:

• Current RN and NP or PA licensure in the state of Washington.
• Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current BLS certification
• Current TB Results ( Skin or QuantiFERON accepted)
• Enrolled in PECOS
• Active CAQH Account
• Valid unencumbered state drivers license