Family Medicine Physician Job at Optum in Shreveport, LA

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

At People's Health, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Nurse Practitioner holds primary responsibility to conduct clinical assessment(s) of PH members, documents and codes encounters in the authorized electronic medical record system(s), in an effort to improve our plan member's quality of life and to facilitate optimal health outcomes through cost-effective healthcare. The NP reports to the NP Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments in a variety of settings, such as member homes and clinics, on health plan members with emphasis on accurate and appropriate documentation
• Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test and foot exam (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medications, and compliance
• Initiate appropriate referrals
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
• Since all jobs may involve in-home visits, the ability to work autonomously and accommodate extensive travel will be required. You should also be comfortable working with geriatric individuals who may have diverse health conditions in both clinical and nonclinical environments

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
• Active Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC, AANP or AACN as an Adult, Geriatric, Family or Acute Care NP
• Active or the ability to obtain prescriptive authority post-hire in Louisiana
• Willing or ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home, when applicable, which may include visits to remote areas and environments with pets or individuals who are tobacco users. The work environment may also involve moderate risks or discomforts that necessitate the use of special safety precautions
• Willing or ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles with access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to member and/or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in highest level of education
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology or Family Medicine
• Experience and comfort with clinical documentation utilizing electronic medical record systems
• Home care or home visit experience
• Computer literate and able to navigate the internet
• Proven solid administrative and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with seniors and their families