About the Client
The client is an innovative US-based physicians network that has been delivering high-quality healthcare to elderly patients in assisted and independent living communities, group homes, and private homes for more than five years.
Our client has 50+ full-time healthcare clinicians (board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and wound-care specialists) who visit patients in the comfort of their own homes. They are also rapidly expanding the house-call network model with the patent-pending telemedicine platform via 4G/5G smartphones and tablets.
To continue the high-level patient care focused on assisted/senior living and skilled nursing facilities we are now looking for a part-time (minimum 2 days/week)
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Tucson, AZ
please note, even though this role is house call focused, it will include limited travelling as most facilities have multiple patients that need to be seen. Therefore, the number of patient visits for each week can be reached in a clustered and very efficient way.
Essential Functions
Diagnose and treat patients in assisted living/group homes and skilled nursing facilities, including House Call services for common chronic diseases via “in-person” House Call and/or telemedicine visits.
Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients
Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialist regarding patient care
Qualifications:
AZ License must be current and in good standing
One to two years’ experience as a Primary Care Nurse or Physician Assistant
Must have current and active DEA
Ability to build rapport with patients
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to generate CPT and ICD10 coding - REQUIRED.
Ability to get along and adapt with medical and administrative team members.
Being bilingual is a bonus'
Good to know:
The client offers a very flexible work environment and a strong back office team that structures patient visits efficiently
The structure is pay-per-visit, offering a straightforward and transparent performance based structure. See more patients = get paid more.
