Physician Assistant

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⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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Nest Health

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

👥 B2C

🧘 Wellness

🌍 Social Impact

B2C • Wellness • Social Impact

Nest Health is a whole-family healthcare practice that delivers primary care, pediatric care, and behavioral/mental health services at home and via telehealth for families. They partner with participating health plans to provide no-additional-cost care for eligible family members, offer 24/7 access and same-day or in-home visits, and focus on care coordination and social supports (including maternal and high-risk family services) to improve outcomes for underserved populations.

📋 Description

• Manage a panel of families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care management, and care coordination in the home setting and virtual care modalities as appropriate (video, phone, SMS) • Practice with the support of a robust interdisciplinary team, including MDs, LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, dieticians, and medical assistants • Utilize Nest Health’s electronic health record and care management tools to collect data, document member interactions in the field, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team, members, and community resources • Attend daily team huddles and weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and establish health goals as part of member’s NAP (Nest Action Plan) • Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe and reconcile appropriate medications, and educate patients about their conditions and medications • Order, administer, obtain, and record diagnostic tests • Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services. • Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families including explaining program details to potential families.

🎯 Requirements

• Completion of Physician Assistant accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice is required • Experience (at least 2 years) providing clinical services to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with both chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and interest in serving underserved, vulnerable populations • Demonstrated proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture & phlebotomy), patient assessments and care plan reinforcement for common adult and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory concerns, hypertension, CHF, depression, etc. • Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving • Available to work a full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month • Maintains current CPR certification (BLS) • Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred • Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required • Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy • Please note, this position will involve educating and encouraging vaccination against COVID-19

🏖️ Benefits

• Family- centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets • Company supported Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary care givers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare • Receive reimbursement for work- related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities • Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses • Employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that prevents you from working • Enrollment in 401 (k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future with flexible contribution options