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Podiatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Podiatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Upperline HealthOrange, California, United States
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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
  • Rapidly growing company with potential leadership & career growth opportunities

About the Nurse Practitioner (APP) Position

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to be based primarily in our Orange, CA clinic while also supporting our Newport Beach clinic. You will be provide home-based care within a radius of the clinics as needed.

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 California 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
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful.

    • We value transparency. To help you make informed decisions about your career, this position offers a competitive salary range of $124,000 - $146,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

    Job Type : Full-time

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