Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Michigan (All Other Counties - Lower Peninsula) - Homeward
Grand Rapids, MI
About the Job
Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America. Today, 60 million Americans living in rural communities are facing a crisis of access to care. In the U.S. healthcare system, rural Americans experience significantly poorer clinical outcomes. This trend is rapidly accelerating as rural hospitals close and physician shortages increase, exacerbating health disparities. In fact, Americans living in rural communities suffer a mortality rate 23 percent higher than those in urban communities, in part because of the lack of access to quality care.
Our vision is care that enables everyone to achieve their best health. So, we're creating a new healthcare delivery model that is purpose-built for rural America and directly addresses the issues that have historically limited access and quality. Homeward supports Medicare-eligible beneficiaries by partnering with health plans, providers, and communities to align incentives – taking full financial accountability for clinical outcomes and the total cost of care across rural counties.
As a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp™, Homeward's mission and business model are aligned to address the healthcare, economic, and demographic challenges that make it challenging for rural Americans to stay healthy. Our Homeward Navigation™ platform uses advanced analytics to connect members to the right care and local resources that address social determinants of health and improve holistic health outcomes. Since many rural communities lack adequate clinical capacity, Homeward also employs care teams that supplement local practices and reach people who cannot otherwise access care.
Homeward is co-founded by a leadership team that defined and delivered Livongo's products, and backed most recently by a $50 million series B co-led by Arch Ventures and Human Capital, with participation from General Catalyst for a total of $70 million in funding. With this leadership team and funding, Homeward is committed to bringing high-quality healthcare to rural communities in need.
The Opportunity
Join us in tackling healthcare for rural America! We're seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant passionate about having a positive societal impact and using technology for good – solving issues of health inequity for communities that have been perennially underserved in Branch, Genesee, Grand Traverse, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Midland, Muskegon and Washtenaw.
Homeward offers unique career opportunities that underscore our vision and values, recognizing what matters most to our clinical team – time with their patients. Our care delivery model and value-based arrangements are designed to minimize administrative burden and optimize professional satisfaction, and we offer a unique combination of benefits, compensation, and rewards that are highly valued by our employees, including generous cash compensation (base + incentive), equity grants, tuition and student loan repayment, workplace flexibility, and numerous other tangible and intangible benefits.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
- Competitive salary and possible equity grant
- Ongoing bonus opportunities
- Travel reimbursement
- Loan repayment support
- Company-sponsored 401k plan + match
- Flexible paid time off
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided
- Annual CME and licensing fees reimbursement is available
- Clinical guidelines and comprehensive training provided
Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, location, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Homeward Health. This role is eligible for an annual bonus, stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do:
- Function both independently and under physician supervision
- This position will be a combination of in-person and virtual care with on-site support staff and full front and back office staff support
- Some travel to rotating clinical sites within your region
- Provide care to adult patients in an outpatient setting
- Routine physical exams and wellness visits
- Manage new and follow-up patients
- Management of chronic disease
- Respond to patients' medical issues as needed
- Order necessary diagnostic tests and refer to specialists as needed
- Assess diagnostic test results and form treatment plans/strategies
- Discuss and explain treatment(s) and medication(s) thoroughly with patients, advising of all side effects and making sure all allergy information is current before prescribing any medication or treatment
- Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes to improve outcomes
- Address any other health issues that arise
- Minor surgical procedures and wound care
- Screening and vaccinations as per current guidelines
- Follow all departmental policies and procedures
What You Bring:
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Completed a degree from an accredited program
- Licensed/eligible to practice in the United States
- Board certified or eligible
- Michigan medical license in good standing
- Active DEA
- Passion for delivering care in rural America
- Experience working on a small, fast-paced team is a plus
- Experience working with connected devices/loT is a plus
- Experience with medical or health data is a plus
- Experience with various EHR platforms (Epic, Cerner, Athena, etc.)
What Shapes Homeward:
- Deep commitment to one another, the people and communities we serve, and to provide care that enables everyone to achieve their best health
- Individuals who are diligent, self-motivated, and driven to exceed mediocrity
- Compassion and empathy
- Curiosity and an eagerness to listen
- Drive to deliver high-quality experiences, clinical care, and cost-effectiveness
- Strong focus on the sustainability of our business and scalability of our services to maximize our reach and impact
- Nurturing a diverse workforce with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view
- Taking our mission and business seriously, but not taking ourselves too seriously– having fun as we build!
At Homeward, a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you have yet to gain experience in the areas detailed above, we hope you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.
Homeward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homeward is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.