Nurse Practitioner - NP - 16hrs/wk
Company: LHC Group
Location: Franklin
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview The Nurse Practitioner - Provider position
manages the primary medical care in the patient's home. Primary
medical care includes, but is not limited to: visits to a patient's
home, coordinating community resources, utilizing home health
agencies for nursing, therapies, and social services, ordering
appropriate diagnostic exams such as laboratory tests and medical
imaging as needed, ordering durable medical equipment as needed,
and meeting the needs of a complex patient population. Providers
will work with Care Coordinators and other office staff to
coordinate the patient's care. Providers are required to follow all
of the rules, regulations and standards as defined by the state in
which they practice to meet the requirement to practice medicine as
a medical doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
Providers will follow-up with their collaborating physician as
needed to discuss specific concerns. Advanced Care House Calls, a
part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for
hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and
hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services,
we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients
to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around
the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver
patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and
families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single,
shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Essential Functions
Coordinates scheduling of patient appointments with Care
Coordinators, giving insight related to coverage area, zip codes,
patient locations and information vital to locating the residence
of a patient. Visits patients in their homes in predetermined
coverage areas to provide primary medical care. This includes
assessment, diagnosis, and management of multiple medical
conditions. Documents all activity related to patient care in
electronic medical record system, including visits, orders, contact
with additional resources, conversations with patients or other
agencies, as well as any other information relative to patient care
and well-being. Available by phone whenever possible during
scheduled working hours, usually between 8am to 5pm Monday through
Friday. If not available by phone, communication with office staff
is necessary to establish availability. Prompt and timely response
to emails and phone messages from office staff, management, home
health agencies and colleagues about patient care. Monitors emails
and phone calls throughout the day to keep lines of communication
open at all times. Staying up to date with current practice
guidelines to provide the latest and best possible patient care.
Participates in afterhours call rotation for the territory in which
they see patients, following policy and procedure in regards to
requesting time off from the call rotation. Reports any problems
related to territory, Provider performance, office performance or
other concerns promptly to management. Markets services in their
territory when needed with the goal of extending services to all
potential patients in their area. Completes special projects as
assigned. Attends Company and industry-related meetings, as
required. Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the
Company's business strategies and objectives. Functions as a
contributing member of the department's team and other teams, as
assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by the leadership team.
Education & Experience Master's Degree in Nursing; Certified as a
Nurse Practitioner from a national certifying body Proficient in
Microsoft Office products.
Keywords: LHC Group, Providence , Nurse Practitioner - NP - 16hrs/wk, Healthcare , Franklin, Rhode Island
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