Nurse Practitioner Primary Care - 30 hours (Vera - Fort Smith, AR)

## Nurse Practitioner Primary Care - 30 hours (Vera - Fort Smith, AR)Applylocations: Fortsmith, ARtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: M103723**Job Description Summary**Vera Whole Health seeks an experienced provider who sets the standard of excellence as a clinical services leader within one of our primary-care clinics. Vera’s mission and clinical model were created to support practitioners who desire to focus on patient care first, develop the patient-provider relationship and use empathetic listening to empower patients to actively participate in their own wellness goals. Vera care centers are an outcomes-based model where the type of patients seen depend on your current skill set, but eligible members may include birth and up through seniors in Medicare Advantage programs. As an experienced provider in our clinics, you will partner with other health professionals to address acute, chronic, and preventive care needs as well as support patients to reach their wellness goals.**How will you make an impact & Requirements**# **Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (30 hours)****About Role**As a provider at Vera Whole Health, you are focused on building strong relationships with your patients to address their needs beyond their symptoms. You meet with 10 to 15 patients each day for 20-to-60-minute appointments, supported by an entire care team, including health coach, to deliver whole person care – care that’s often outsourced to specialists in today’s broken system. Committed to outcomes-based medicine and data-driven population health, you’re eager to live your passion to serve others and restore primary care to what it was always meant to be.*“Having the support to really focus on preventive care is one of the main reasons I love working at Vera. We’re the first place people go when they need care, so we have an amazing opportunity to make a big impact on their health.”*— Jackie Riddick, MD, Lead Physician, Vera Whole Health**About Vera**Vera Whole Health is leading the critical shift to value-based care across the United States. Vera is the only care model with the capability to deliver whole system health to a diverse patient population from a single care center. The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being – an outcome that’s neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system. The Vera model is anchored by three core elements: high engagement, managed care, and organizational culture change, which combine to drive down utilization of costly services like ER, inpatient/outpatient visits, and transform the overall health of the organization. Vera is the only primary care organization to receive two validations from the Validation Institute for population health outcomes and cost management. Join the health revolution.**Benefits**Transforming healthcare isn’t easy. It takes hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll receive.* Competitive base pay* Access to Vera care center services and health coaching* Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend)* Matching 401(k) retirement program* Generous PTO and paid holidays* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**Essential Functions**You will:* Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Vera Whole Health* Provide evidence-based primary care to 10 to 15 patients per day, focusing on prevention, delivering practical treatment for chronic and acute care needs, and providing disease and case management services* Partner with the patient and your care team, including an onsite Whole Health Coach, to develop effective biopsychosocial patient care plans that meet the needs of each unique patient, respecting their diverse backgrounds* Ensure comprehensive care in alignment with the Vera medical home model, including collection of comprehensive health history, performing appropriate physical examinations, conducting diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications – all with the convenience of onsite lab and pharmacy* Assess patient population needs and work with team members to drive participation in annual whole health evaluations, health coaching, and other health promotion activities* Provide clinical leadership, including participation in team meetings, clear proactive communication, regular prioritization of key efforts, process improvement, and actively supporting change management* Ensure that all customer contractual needs and expectations are met in partnership with your care team* Rotate with other providers in the region to ensure coverage after-hours* Participate in organizational activities and committees (e.g. weekly provider meetings, Clinical Advisory Committee meetings, Quality Improvement Committee, etc.) to optimize Vera’s processes and programs* Achieve target objectives by improving the health status of the eligible population and meeting established benchmarks for clinical outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction**Schedule*** Monday: Off* Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm* Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm* Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm* Friday: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm**Education & Experience**You have:* NP Board Certification with primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine background* Current, valid and unrestricted ARNP license and valid DEA number* Minimum 3-5 years of primary care experience* Minimum 2+ years with case management emphasizing health prevention and population health management* Documentation of proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months before start-date.* Team-based care experience* Experience working in EMR systems* Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC* Experience with Google Workspace### *\*\*This position is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance.\*\****Compensation:**$97,619.00to$146,428.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr