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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Valir Health
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Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (Provider) delivers medical care to Valir PACE participants. The Provider works jointly with physicians, therapy, activities, dietary social services, and transportation as part of the Interdisciplinary Team to determine and monitor the care plan for each PACE participant in compliance with all national and state regulations/laws. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Performs comprehensive exams on all participants upon enrollment then every six months and upon change of status in accordance with CMS regulations.
  • Diagnose and treat acute illness in participants.
  • Provide follow up care to manage chronic disease in participants.
  • Engage the participant’s support system in medical care.
  • Rounds/attends to institutionalized participants.
  • Coordinates care of specialty providers, supporting good communication and providing follow-up indicated by specialty consults. 
  • Assist the IDT with the development and revision of care plans
  • Serves on committees as required by the Medical Director, Program Director and/or Board of Directors. 
  • Utilizes good mannerisms and professional demeanor with participants, families, community care providers and PACE team.
  • Ensures positive health outcomes for participants through vigilant examinations, specialty care when needed and medication management. 
  • Carries out accurate and timely documentation.
  • Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  2. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  4. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  6. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  7. Ability to function well in a fast-paced and agile environment.
  8. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

 

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience

  1. Current APRN or PA License
  2. Certified to practice in the State of Oklahoma without limitation or restriction
  3. licensed by both the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (“OBNDDC”) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”)
  4. Either one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.
  5. Current BLS certification