Nurse Practitioner

Hello! The Judge Group is looking for NP's and/or PA's to conduct in home health assessment across Herkimer County, NY!


Position Summary:
-Providers will conduct in-person, no-cost annual preventative health risk assessments for Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act members.
- Assessments occur inside the member's home and must meet all health plan quality and service expectations.
- Minimum Requirement: 15 Visits per Month

Overview


Providers must be credentialed with Excellus, NYS Medicare, and Medicaid to prevent delays in onboarding. Candidates must be willing to travel within a 50-minute radius.


Schedule

• Flexible daytime and evening availability
• Appointment durations: 60-75 minutes

Compensation

• Paid at market rate per completed assessment
• Mileage reimbursed after the first 30 miles driven per day at the current IRS rate

Essential Functions

• Complete required self-paced and instructor-led training within assigned timelines
• Provide a minimum of 15 appointment slots per month
• Deliver high-quality assessments that meet member satisfaction and health plan standards
• Submit chart notes within 24 hours of each visit
• Respond to charting queries within 48 hours
• Maintain consistent communication with clinical leadership
• Attend required training sessions and meetings
• Enter member homes safely and respectfully
• Lift up to 20 lbs as needed
• Bend or kneel for extended periods during assessments when required

Core Competencies

• Strong computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records
• Understanding of CMS and ACA risk-adjustment models
• Accurate and thorough clinical documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication with members and clinical teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Sound decision-making within established policies and procedures
• Adaptability to changing conditions and responsibilities
• Positive, collaborative approach with members and team members
• Ability to anticipate and resolve member, provider, and health plan concerns proactively

Education & Experience

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program (FNP, AGNP, ANP) or Master's degree from an accredited PA program
• Home health experience within the last 5 years (Required)
• 1 year of in-home assessment experience (Highly Preferred)

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN and NP or PA licensure in the state of practice
• Board certification through ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
• Active Medicaid ID for the state
• Active Medicare PTAN
• Current BLS certification
• Valid, unencumbered state driver's license
• Proof of adequate auto insurance for the state where visits occur