Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) – Senior Community Care
Position Overview
The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model focused on coordinating and providing comprehensive clinical care to high-risk health plan members residing in senior living and facility-based settings. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), you will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and enhances quality of life.
This role offers exceptional work-life balance with a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, no on-call responsibilities, no weekends, and no holiday requirements. Providers have the flexibility to adjust schedules while maintaining continuity of care for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for senior and high-risk patients.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding and risk adjustment documentation.
- Participate in care coordination activities and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct advanced illness management and advance care planning discussions with patients and families.
- Provide patient and caregiver education, counseling, and support regarding disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with organizational, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No on-call requirements
- No weekends
- No holidays
- Dress Code: Medical attire
- Setting: Senior living and facility-based care environments
Travel Requirements
- Service Area: Fayetteville and Brunswick, North Carolina
- Travel During: Regular workday/shift
- Facilities Covered: Approximately 2–3 facilities
- Reliable transportation required
Required Qualifications
Licensure & Certification
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of North Carolina, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Current DEA license with prescriptive authority.
- Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state regulations.
Education
Nurse Practitioner
- Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
Physician Assistant
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Board Certification
Nurse Practitioner
Current national certification through:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Accepted specialties:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Physician Assistant
- Board Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Additional Requirements
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the role, including:
- Lifting and transporting a 30-pound bag
- Navigating stairs and various residential/facility environments
- Sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling to perform patient assessments
- Access to reliable transportation
- Full COVID-19 vaccination as required by federal, state, local, and client regulations
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum one year of clinical experience, preferably in a primary care, senior care, or long-term care setting.
- Experience caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, social, and functional needs.
- Strong understanding of geriatrics and chronic disease management.
- Experience conducting advanced illness management and end-of-life care discussions.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- No call, weekend, or holiday requirements
- Opportunity to care for medically complex and underserved populations
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- Meaningful work focused on improving the lives of senior patients and their families
Interview Process
- Virtual interview conducted via Microsoft Teams
Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) – Senior Community Care
Position Overview
The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model focused on coordinating and providing comprehensive clinical care to high-risk health plan members residing in senior living and facility-based settings. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), you will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and enhances quality of life.
This role offers exceptional work-life balance with a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, no on-call responsibilities, no weekends, and no holiday requirements. Providers have the flexibility to adjust schedules while maintaining continuity of care for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for senior and high-risk patients.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding and risk adjustment documentation.
- Participate in care coordination activities and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct advanced illness management and advance care planning discussions with patients and families.
- Provide patient and caregiver education, counseling, and support regarding disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with organizational, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
-
Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No on-call requirements
- No weekends
- No holidays
- Dress Code: Medical attire
- Setting: Senior living and facility-based care environments
-
Travel Requirements
- Service Area: Fayetteville and Brunswick, North Carolina
- Travel During: Regular workday/shift
- Facilities Covered: Approximately 2–3 facilities
- Reliable transportation required
-
Required Qualifications
Licensure & Certification
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of North Carolina, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Current DEA license with prescriptive authority.
- Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state regulations.
-
Education
Nurse Practitioner
- Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
-
Physician Assistant
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
-
Board Certification
Nurse Practitioner
Current national certification through:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
-
Accepted specialties:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
-
Physician Assistant
- Board Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
-
Additional Requirements
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the role, including:
- Lifting and transporting a 30-pound bag
- Navigating stairs and various residential/facility environments
- Sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling to perform patient assessments
- Access to reliable transportation
- Full COVID-19 vaccination as required by federal, state, local, and client regulations
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
-
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum one year of clinical experience, preferably in a primary care, senior care, or long-term care setting.
- Experience caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, social, and functional needs.
- Strong understanding of geriatrics and chronic disease management.
- Experience conducting advanced illness management and end-of-life care discussions.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.
-
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- No call, weekend, or holiday requirements
- Opportunity to care for medically complex and underserved populations
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- Meaningful work focused on improving the lives of senior patients and their families
-
Interview Process
- Virtual interview conducted via Microsoft Teams
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
