Nurse Practitioner - Gulfport, MS

Sage Health Care Team MemberAbout Sage HealthWe believe all seniors regardless of means deserve concierge primary care & wellness, without the concierge fees. They've earned it.Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all of our patients' healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare Advantage plans that fully cover primary care.Unlike other physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient smaller panel size, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.Sage Health is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the United States.All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io SummaryOur Care Teams include a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Care Coordinator, Medical Assistant, and support from a Nurse Care Manager. Nurse Practitioners are integral members of our Care Teams as they provide longitudinal care and build meaningful patient relationships; this creates trust and helps our patients understand and feel connected to their care plan.Together this team is responsible for providing and coordinating care for an intimate panel of patients in our neighborhoods. As a key member of Sage Health care team, you will perform annual health assessments, complete post discharge visits and deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned patients both in our centers and patients' homes.Primary ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and treat center patients in accordance with standards of careCare coordination with other providers, specialists, and care facilitiesPerform comprehensive in-home assessments for identified patients of the practice and assisting the primary care team in better managing chronic diseasesComplete physical examinations, medication reviews, vital checks, lab draws, wound care and depression screeningsCommunicate assessment findings that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in careWill have support of Medical Assistants while seeing patients to allow more time for direct patient careHighly relationship oriented and ability to passionately serve the aging and elderly populationEducate patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and complianceComply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health informationQualificationsMust have or be eligible to have a current and unrestricted NP or PA licenseExperience as an Independent Practitioner in Out-patient settingUnderstands HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) documentation, ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10) Coding, and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)Embrace teamwork and the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleaguesCertificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant ProgramCurrent DEA certificate required prior to start dateBLS certificationAt least two-year experience practicing as an N.P. or P.A.Two years of experience in Primary Care or Adult/Geriatrics