About the Client

The client is an innovative US-based physicians network that has been delivering high-quality healthcare to elderly patients in assisted and independent living communities, group homes, and private homes for more than five years.

Our client has 50 full-time healthcare clinicians (board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and wound-care specialists) who visit patients in the comfort of their own homes. They are also rapidly expanding the house-call network model with the patent-pending telemedicine platform via 5G devices. 

To continue the high-level patient care focused on assisted/senior living and skilled nursing facilities we are now looking for a part-time (minimum 2 days/week)

Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (telehealth)

Please be advised, that this is a remote assignment that does not require travelling. A hybrid (telemedicine/house call) environment is possible if preferred. The ideal candidate has to have an AZ license and should reside in Arizona.

Essential Functions

• Detailed knowledge and experience in treating patients with lung related problems (pulmonary medicine);
• Ability to treat diseases of the lungs, airways and diagnose and treat cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs
• Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments
• Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care

Qualifications:

• AZ License must be current and in good standing
• At least one to two years experience as a NP/APN, with specialty certification (required)
• Must have current and active DEA license
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to generate CPT and ICD10 coding - REQUIRED.
• Ability to get along and adapt with medical and administrative team members.
• Being bilingual is a bonus'

Good to know: 

• The client offers a very flexible work environment and a strong back office team that structures patient visits efficiently
• The structure is pay-per-visit, offering a straightforward and transparent performance based structure. See more patients = get paid more.