Podiatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner
3 days ago
Tampa
A Specialty Path to Good Health Upperline Health is the nation s largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of transforming specialty care, Upperline Health is a pioneer in bringing value-based care models into specialty care. Upperline delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses. Triage is temporary. Treatment is transformative. Upperline Health 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. 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 & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave, • Continuing Medical Education reimbursement, • State license reimbursement, • Highly supportive interdisciplinary team, • Work Life Balance regular weekday schedule 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, in the patient's home, or via 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 primary and specialty care, with a regular weekday schedule! What You'll Do: • 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 within a clinic setting, via telehealth, or within the patient's home., • 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.Required Skills, Education, and Competencies:, • Master s degree in nursing required, • Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required, • Current Florida State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required, • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, • 2 + years nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine, • Value-based care experience preferred, • Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus, • Possession of DEA registration or eligibility, • 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 Job Type: Full-time