Advanced Practice Clinician Temp JSA

Job Number:2370

Position Title:Advanced Practice Clinician Temp JSA

External Description:

Alignment Healthcare was founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a time.

By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team you will provide members with the quality of care they truly need and deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fastgrowing company you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.

Position Summary:

The Alignment Jump Start Assessment program is a physicianled and advanced practice cliniciandriven program that is intended to care for and support Alignment Healthcare patients with complex and chronic care needs. As a JSA Advanced Practice Clinician you will work within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians nurse practitioners physician assistants case managers and other health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and homebased patient care. In this role you will assess develop and coordinate options and services promoting quality care in order to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring costeffective care complying with Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over and home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes depending on whether it is an annual or initial visit.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

(May include but are not limited to)

JSA APCs responsibilities

Conduct initial or annual facetoface patient visits in home and clinic settings

(Follow CMS guidance to make virtual visits when appropriate)

Health Risk Assessment includes:

o Past medical history

o Review of symptoms

o Physical examination

o Medication review

o Cognitive/depression screenings

o Fall assessment/functional assessment

o Immunizations and preventive health screenings including Colonoscopy Breast Caner screening Bone density and diabetes eye exams

o Advance Care Planning and POLST

Update and reevaluate the yeartoyear diagnoses following CMS guidelines and HCC coding

Identify diagnoses and develops proper care plan for chronic disease management

Provide patient/family/caretaker education and facilitate patient empowerment and quality of life

Matching care desired with care given while providing true informed consent

Collaborate with HEDIS/STARS and other Alignment programs and departments to facilitate optimal program integration and continuity of care

Refer patient to an appropriate programs such as Care Anywhere Program

Refer patient to social worker for appropriate community resources as needed

Provide contact information for patient to receive medical assistance to avoid unnecessary emergency room visit and hospitalization

Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintains security of protected health information (PHI)

Complete EMR documentation with quality that meets Alignment expectations in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Minimum Experience:

a. Computer literacy/EMR proficiency

b. At least one 1 year prior clinical experience

2. Education/Licensure:

Active California state license as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Active Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Board Certification
Medicare Part D Prescriber
Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance

NP (Nurse Practitioner):

i. Active RN License (Must upon hire)

ii. Active NP License (Must upon hire)

iii. Furnishing number (Must upon hire)

iv. NPI Number (Must upon start)

v. DEA Number (Must within 6 months of start)

vi. Board Certification: AANP ANCC (Must within 6 months of start)

vii. Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must upon start)

viii. Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred)

PA (Physician Assistant):

i. Active PA License (Must upon start)

ii. NPI Number (Must upon start)

iii. DEA Number (Must within 6 months of start)

iv. Board Certification: NCCPA (Must within 6 months of start)

v. Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must upon start)

vi. Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred)

2. Other:

a. Knowledge of current clinical standards of care

b. Ability to work independently

c. Excellent communication skills especially with older adults

d. Good time management skills

e. Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred

f. Home care experience preferred

g. Computer literacy/EMR proficiency

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand walk sit use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.

If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact

City:Los Angeles

State:California

Location City:Los Angeles

Schedule:Full Time

Location State:California

Community / Marketing Title:Advanced Practice Clinician Temp JSA

Company Profile:

Alignment Healthcare was founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a time.

By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team you will provide members with the quality of care they truly need and deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fastgrowing company you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

On August 17 2021 Alignment implemented a policy requiring all new hires to receive the COVID19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment subject to applicable laws concerning exemptions/accommodations. This policy is part of Alignments ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and community and to support public health efforts. Alignment Healthcare LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran. If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact