Center Medical Director (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

$78.28 - $102.66 / hour

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

Strong healthcare operations leader and practicing clinician responsible for the oversight of a Carbon Health clinic within a region. A successful Center Medical Director is intrinsically motivated, challenge-driven, rethinks traditions and genuinely cares about employees and patients. The Center Medical Director acts with an owner’s mindset, cultivating new ideas for driving business performance by leading the clinic team, managing financial outcomes, and supporting patient retention and growth through effective operations and direct patient care.

Key Capabilities

Collaborate: Shares information with others so there are no surprises; facilitates effective collaboration among clinic medical directors, clinic managers, and external partners
Drive Outcomes: Eliminates obstacles that affect organizational performance
Influence and Inform: Negotiates skillfully in tough situations; facilitates management of differences by addressing them openly and encouraging mutually beneficial resolutions
Demonstrate Accountability: Acts with a clear sense of ownership with exceptional organization and time management skills; establishes clear responsibilities and processes for delivering, monitoring and measuring results
Manage through Ambiguity: Coaches others in finding solutions and accomplishing goals despite incomplete information
Develop Self & Others: Provide real-time coaching to others, mentors key talent and takes significant action for effectiveness in current and future job

What You’ll Do

Patient Care

Deliver up-to-date, evidence-based, and compassionate care to patients in clinic
Supervise clinical care performed by clinician team
Effectively communicate and operationalize Carbon Health’s mission, vision and values
Engage in special projects related to clinical quality improvement and innovation
Lead regular team meetings, resolve conflict, motivate employees and foster a culture of communication that promotes employee retention and the highest quality of patient care
In partnership with the Clinic Manager, set, communicate and maintain the highest quality of care and safety standards
Approximately 30 hours per week of direct patient care

Financial Accountability

Demonstrate working knowledge of financial statements, clinic billing procedures and all insurance types and payor guidelines; adjusts, in coordination with district and regional leadership
Responsible for being up-to-date and knowledgeable with regard to diagnostic and procedure coding, and how it affects reimbursement (training staff as needed)
Institute necessary modifications to procedures and clinic resource commitments as financial changes dictate

Experiential Outcomes

Inspirational leader who encourages their team to solve their own problems, empowers through communication, feedback and recognition
Interview, onboard and mentor clinician team
Identify clinical and patient experience educational opportunities for your team
Perform chart audits and one-to-one evaluations of clinicians on a monthly basis
Manage payroll targets; create and maintain clinician schedule for your sites
Respond to patient and staff complaints regarding clinicians
Maintain a high-standard of patient care that amplifies patient experience goals to ensure NPS scores are met and exceeded
Identify, plan and participate in marketing activities and community events that increase patient volume and engagement

About You

Active NP or PA license and board certified
Minimum 2 years of experience in ER, urgent care or similar setting
Ability to consult and treat patients of all ages
1+ year leading others in a healthcare setting
Understanding of financial statements, P&L management and HR business processes
Active listener that uses soft skills to build and maintain trusting relationships at all levels of the organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal, time management, planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

$78.28-$102.66 / hr

Carbon Health offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary and eligibility for additional incentive bonuses tied to wRVUs and quality performance metrics. Final offer amounts are determined based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, work history, and geographic location.

We comply with all applicable state and local wage and hour laws. Carbon Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid training time
401k retirement savings plans with employer match
Life & Disability Insurance
Medical malpractice and tail insurance
State license, board certification and BLS reimbursed for full-time providers
DEA & DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice
Complimentary subscriptions to point-of-care reference tool, DynaMedex
Hippo Education subscription, internal education resources and clinical rounds to support continuing medical education requirements

*Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds, experiences, and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal-opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.

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Physician Assistant: Bachelors degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies, or Healthcare related field from an accredited university. Experience Qualifications A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider: (Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). Three (3) years of APP experience preferred. Management experience preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. Management principles and practices such as, but not limited to, employee hiring, evaluation, counseling, and termination; budgeting; and employee recognition and rewards. Practice evaluation and process improvement. National professional organizational and regulatory agency initiatives. Standards of care and practice of APP roles. Ability to: Knowledge and demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in specialty. Knowledge of the organization and operation of trauma services necessary to ensure the delivery of quality, cost-effective and efficient patient care. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to promote a spirit of inquiry and practice based on evidence by using research based knowledge or research utilization methods to identify and implement innovations in patient care and/or participating in research, clinical investigatory or quality projects. Ability to use educational strategies to influence the development of staff and the provision of quality care for patients and families. Communicate effectively in many venues from individual 1-on-1 sessions to a large audience. Recognize/reward or counsel staff. Have strong written and verbal communication skills. Conduct efficient and supportive process improvement activities. Contribute positively, proactively, and adeptly in institution-wide and Center of Advanced Practice initiatives. Translate and implement national initiatives at SHC. Ability to work full-time. Licenses and Certifications PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure or RN - Valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse - AND - one of the following advanced practice nursing licenses is qualifying: (a) NP - Valid California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner as well as having current national certification,(b) CNS - Valid California license to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist as well as having current national certification, or (c) CRNA - Valid California license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist as well as having current national certification. These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $100.03 - $132.51 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Part-time

1 week ago

Relief APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Cardiovascular Health- PT Day

Stanford Health Care Palo Alto, CA

$94.35 - $125.03 / hour

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 10 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. This job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision. There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession. Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook. Here is a description of the various levels: Job Attributes: LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III FLSA Status: Exempt Exempt Exempt Job Code: 400077 400169 400170 Requirement: LEVEL I: Entry level LEVEL II: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP II LEVEL III: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP III Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do A. An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP’s education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP. B. An NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician. C. Scope of Practice of the NP: Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of Patients] Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A Assessment & Management of Patients] Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of Patients] Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix B : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Appendix B: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. Other duties as assigned. Education Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. Note: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement. Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Licenses and Certifications 1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California. 2. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California. 3. National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). a. Note: All NPs hired after November 1, 2013 must be nationally certified upon hire. 4. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA). 5. Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). a. NPs with six (6) months or more experience shall obtain a current furnishing license within six (6) months of hire. 6. Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain specialties/departments. These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $94.35 - $125.03 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.