About Us

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. We founded Upperline Health in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing and improving specialty care by creating a more efficient path to receiving effective treatment for chronic illnesses.

Triage is temporary

Treatment is transformative

Our team provides an additional layer of clinical and psychosocial support for patients with chronic illnesses. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and has clinics in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Why join our team?

• Competitive salary
• Generous comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO
• Continuing Medical Education reimbursement
• State license reimbursement
• Scrubs are provided
• Highly supportive interdisciplinary team
• Rapidly growing company with potential leadership opportunities

About the Nurse Practitioner (APP)

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APP) for clinic-based and home-based care in Douglasville, GA. 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 home 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; communicate medical information to the patient’s physicians and other providers as well as to Upperline’s Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team. APPs take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, on-call schedules and scheduled education sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience with the following: working with geriatrics, primary 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.

Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner (APP)

• 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 in the home or clinic setting.
• 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
• 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

Qualifications of the Nurse Practitioner (APP)

• Family or Adult – Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with appropriate certification and state licensure is required
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Must be comfortable providing care in patient’s home
• A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required. Upperline’s provider team commutes in their personal vehicle to home visits and receives mileage reimbursement.
• Adaptability to thrive is a fast-paced growth-forward environment
• Previous experience working in AthenaHealth is highly preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is necessary
• 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.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience

Job Type: Full-time

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