HouseCalls Practitioner Job in Bridgeport, Connecticut US
HouseCalls Practitioner
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
HouseCalls practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Care Improvement Plus members. A HouseCalls practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year.
General Responsibilities
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. HouseCalls Assessment includes:
Past medical history
Review of systems
Physical examination
Medication review
Depression screening
Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, 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 members PCP of potential gaps in care.
Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals to Care Improvement Plus and / or the primary care physician.
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
Required Education and Experience:
NP, MD, or DO board certified or eligible with an active, unrestricted license to practice in state of assignment.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting preferred.
Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus.
Home care or home visit experience a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills are required.
Professional image and behavior are required.
Strong communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.
Ability to navigate on the internet and work with personal computer.
Ability to work independently.
Detail oriented.
Dependable and reliable.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
