Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Annual Wellness Visits

　　Summary

　　Title:Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Annual Wellness Visits

　　ID:0122-5897

　　Department Location:Health Center at Wahsatch, 722 S. Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

　　Category:Providers

　　Description

　　Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 22 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, and Kit Carson counties. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves over 81,500 patients in the Pikes Peak and East Central Plains region.

　　Are you passionate about serving an underserved population? Do you believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare? Do you want to work in a team environment in which everyone is dedicated to this goal? Do you want to go to bed each night, knowing you made a difference in someone’s life? Isn’t this why you went to medical school?

　　Compensation (Pay): $117,374.40 to $144,355.71/annually, based on experience. *Other compensation may include signing bonuses, rural differentials, and relocation reimbursement. Benefits:

　　Medical - Dental - Vision - Life - STD - LTD

　　403(b) Retirement with Company Match

　　Paid Time Off

　　Paid Continuous Medical Education

　　Tuition Assistance Program

　　Perks Rewards

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Summary of Benefits: https ://www.peakvista.org/careers/employee-benefits-guide

　　Peak Vista Community Health Centers is seeking a full time, experienced advance practice provider to join their team of providers. This position is specific to providing AWVs to Medicare Beneficiaries. This position will travel to health centers with a high volume of Medicare patients, as well as do in home AWVs. The position offers great quality of work/life balance with either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, no in-patient duties, no on-going chronic condition management, no assigned panel of patients, and occasional telephone call backup to the after-hours triage service. This is a 12-month pilot project. Future employment will be determined upon completion of project.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

　　Complete AWVS for Medicare beneficiaries

　　Complete “Welcome to Medicare” visits for Medicare beneficiaries

　　Accurate review of medical history

　　Medication review, reconciliation and education, medication adherence and storage/disposal plan

　　Assessment of height/weight, blood pressure, hearing and other routine measurements of wellbeing such as Body Mass Index

　　Detection of cognitive impairment using accepted tools of assessment (mini-mental status exam)

　　Evaluation of personal/home safety and Fall Risk Assessment using accepted tools (TUG, Tinetti Balance Assessment)

　　Screening for Anxiety, Depression, and alcohol/drug misuse using accepted tools of assessment (GAD-2, GAD-9, PHQ-2, PHQ-9, GDS, CAGE, AUDIT)

　　Incorporation of self-determination and advanced planning into the care plan. Discussion, education, identification of end-of-life goals, and/or development of a treatment plan, using accepted/legal tools and resources (Five Wishes, Conversation Project, Colorado Advance Directives Consortium, CHA Your Right to Make Healthcare Decisions).

　　Development of a plan for wellness and preventive services

　　Identify patients for referral to additional services (BH, diabetic education, etc.)

　　Implements interventions appropriate for identified patient needs

　　Identification of Patients for Chronic Case Management

　　Accurate patient information review, evaluation, communication and documentation

　　Advises patients in lifestyle changes to optimize personal health outcomes. Assists patients in managing chronic health conditions.

　　Maintains accurate records of patient's medical history, prescribed medications, allergies, diagnoses, and progress.

　　Communicate patient plans with Primary Care Providers

　　Accurately codes for services provided

　　Demonstrates understanding in coding/billing for AWVs

　　Ensures services and conditions are accurately coded for billing/reimbursement

　　Recaptures all appropriate HCC codes for patients

　　Work with support team members to ensure AWVs are scheduled

　　Work closely with the VP of Population Health to ensure PVCHC has a viable approach to ensuring Medicare beneficiaries receive AWVs

　　Assists in providing training regarding AWVs to the organization.

　　Demonstrates understanding of Health Related Social Needs

　　Maintain open line of communication between the Health Informatics department and all other internal departments and patients as necessary

　　Exhibits positive leadership skills, actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience.

　　Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and conflict of interest requirements. Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals

　　Ability to frequently travel to all Peak Vista Community Health Center sites on a regular basis in personal vehicle

　　Self-directed project management and strong time management skills

　　Demonstrates exceptional communication skills.

　　Exhibits a patient and compassionate disposition.

　　Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista Community Health Centers.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Supervision Exercised: None

　　Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform all job functions and responsibilities of a quality assurance specialist and provide team education and second level review. Preferred 2+ years of geriatric experience. Case management experience preferred.

　　Education/Experience: Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in family medicine practicing in a primary care setting; AGPCNP preferred, able to utilize a template based EMR (NextGen); has an unrestricted Colorado license, as well as an active DEA, and is comfortable seeing all ages, and averages 12 patients per 10 hour day. Must have a strong desire to make a difference in the community. Must embrace a team-oriented approach.

　　Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

　　Math Ability: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

　　Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

　　Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), other relevant software programs.

　　Certificates and Licenses: Current CPR (BLS), Medical License, Current CO Driver’s License

　　Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OSHA risk level/work environmental hazards: This position has been categorized as OSHA Level Three. See Exposure Control Plan for details. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

　　Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

　　*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug and alcohol free workplace.

　　**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com