NP-Geriatric Medicine

Location: In Alabama, located on the Gulf Coast, a historic port city located on the Gulf Coast. It's the third most populous city in Alabama and serves as a cultural, economic, and industrial hub for the region. Mobile has a rich history, with influences from French, Spanish, British, and Native American cultures.

Facility: A PACE program, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. It is a unique program providing a full spectrum of health care services, from primary to acute to long-term care for frail elderly individuals who are certified to require nursing home care. PACE programs are centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible.

Opportunity:

• 6 month assignment with possibility to extend
• Mon - Friday + Night and Weekend call
• Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians as needed. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
• Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.
• Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
• Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
• Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care. Assists with the development of standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.
• Advise the Medical Director and/or Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the PO services to participants and referral sources. Acts as resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.
• Participate in provider on-call rotation as required. Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.