Upperline Health
A Specialty Path to Good Health
Upperline Health is the nation s largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of transforming specialty care, Upperline Health is a pioneer in bringing value-based care models into specialty care. Upperline delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.
Triage is temporary.
Treatment is transformative.
Upperline Health providers coordinate patients care among a team of specialists physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients immediate and long-term health needs.
We put patients at the center of value-based care.
Why join our team?
Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to be based primarily in our Orange, CA clinic while also supporting our Newport Beach clinic. You will be provide home-based care within a radius of the clinics as needed.
In collaboration with Upperline s local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient s health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the clinic, in the patient's home, or via telehealth, consistent with the APP s scope of practice and the patient s medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention. They will also communicate medical information to patients physicians, other providers and Upperline s Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team.
Ideal candidates will have experience with the following: Primary Care/Internal Medicine, geriatric care and/or home-based care, Palliative or Hospice care and/or previously worked in a value-based care environment. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment with rapid growth.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and meet the needs of at-risk patients in both primary and specialty care, with a regular weekday schedule!
What You'll Do:
Job Type: Full-time
Upperline Health is the nation s largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of transforming specialty care, Upperline Health is a pioneer in bringing value-based care models into specialty care. Upperline delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.
Triage is temporary.
Treatment is transformative.
Upperline Health providers coordinate patients care among a team of specialists physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients immediate and long-term health needs.
We put patients at the center of value-based care.
Why join our team?
- Highly competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity
- Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave
- Continuing Medical Education reimbursement
- State license reimbursement
- Highly supportive interdisciplinary team
- Work Life Balance regular weekday schedule
- Rapidly growing company with potential leadership & career growth opportunities
Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to be based primarily in our Orange, CA clinic while also supporting our Newport Beach clinic. You will be provide home-based care within a radius of the clinics as needed.
In collaboration with Upperline s local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient s health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the clinic, in the patient's home, or via telehealth, consistent with the APP s scope of practice and the patient s medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention. They will also communicate medical information to patients physicians, other providers and Upperline s Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team.
Ideal candidates will have experience with the following: Primary Care/Internal Medicine, geriatric care and/or home-based care, Palliative or Hospice care and/or previously worked in a value-based care environment. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment with rapid growth.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and meet the needs of at-risk patients in both primary and specialty care, with a regular weekday schedule!
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF, debility, dementia).
- Gather patient history, physical exam, and diagnostics within a clinic setting, via telehealth, or within the patient's home.
- Develop and implement treatment plans given patient s goals of care and current conditions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patient and family s physical as well as psychosocial needs.
- .Provide compassionate care for our complex patients and their families
- Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet & nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation & prevention.
- Communicate with other Upperline clinical team members as well as patient s community providers, to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and their family.
- Communicate with Upperline s local physician to review patient records and care plans on a timely basis consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
- Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation according to risk adjustment standards per education provided.
- Take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and scheduled education sessions.
- Provide telephonic support for escalated calls from triage nurse.
- Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Nursing.
- Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Nursing.
- Other related duties as deemed necessary.
- Master s degree in nursing required
- Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required
- Current California State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- 2 + years nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine
- Value-based care experience preferred
- Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus
- Possession of DEA registration or eligibility
- Must be comfortable providing care in patients homes
- Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred
- A reliable automobile, valid driver s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required; Mileage reimbursement provided
- Adaptability to thrive is a fast-paced growth-forward environment
- Experience working in an EMR - AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful.
Job Type: Full-time