Part-Time / Flexible Schedule | Estimated up to 20 hours per week
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Nurse Practitioner to provide telehealth services for patients receiving Home Health care. This role is ideal for an NP who is comfortable working independently, coordinating with clinical support staff, and providing high-quality patient care through virtual visits.
Position Summary
The Telehealth Nurse Practitioner will conduct virtual visits with Home Health patients while a Medical Assistant is present with the patient. The NP will assist with establishing care, follow-up visits, ongoing clinical management, review and signing of appropriate Home Health orders, and coordination with the care team throughout the patient’s Home Health episode.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct telehealth visits with Home Health patients, with a Medical Assistant present.
- Complete initial evaluations/establish care visits for patients admitted to Home Health services.
- Provide follow-up visits and ongoing clinical oversight while patients are receiving Home Health care.
- Review, complete, and sign appropriate Home Health orders and related documentation within the scope of practice.
- Coordinate with the Medical Assistant to schedule appointment times that work for the patient, provider, MA, and care team.
- Communicate patient needs, updates, and clinical concerns to the appropriate Home Health team members.
- Document visits accurately and timely in the designated medical record system.
- Support continuity of care by helping manage changes in patient condition, medication updates, care plan needs, and other clinical concerns as appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.
Schedule and Patient Load
Flexible patient load based on provider availability.
Estimated workload is up to approximately 20 hours per week on the high end.
Appointment times will be coordinated with the Medical Assistant and scheduled based on availability of all parties involved.
Qualifications:
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
- Board certification as an NP, such as FNP, AGNP, or related specialty.
- Experience with adult, geriatric, primary care, chronic care, or Home Health patients preferred.
- Comfortable providing care via telehealth.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with Medical Assistants, Home Health staff, and other members of the care team.
- Must be able to review and sign clinical orders within applicable scope of practice and state/federal requirements.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is dependable, patient-focused, organized, and comfortable managing Home Health patients remotely. They should be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff, complete documentation promptly, and coordinate effectively with the MA to ensure smooth telehealth visits.
Work Setting:
Remote telehealth role.
Visits are conducted virtually with Home Health patients.
Medical Assistant will be present with the patient during visits.
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
