Field Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Alignment Health

. Conduct in-home assessments two days per week, with some outpatient clinical work .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,332 - $169,999 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and cognitive screenings, while effectively communicating findings to healthcare teams. Proficient in chronic disease management and coordinating care for older adult patients within a home care setting.

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Master’s Degree From An Accredited NP Program Or PA ProgramActive California State Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant LicenseActive Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant CertificationEMR ExperienceOne Year Of Prior Clinical Or Home Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentPhysical ExaminationMedication ReviewCognitive ScreeningDepression ScreeningSafety ScreeningChronic Disease ManagementLaboratory Specimen CollectionEnd-Of-Life Care DiscussionsCare Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime-Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

EMR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Board CertificationPhysician Assistant CertificationNPI NumberDEAValid BLS

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationGeriatric CareHome CarePatient Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-home assessments two days per week, with some outpatient clinical work
Work from home three days per week
Obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical examinations, medication reviews, and cognitive, depression, and safety screenings
Conduct end-of-life care discussions
Collect laboratory specimens in the home setting when appropriate
Identify diagnoses for active medical and care management, focusing on chronic disease management
Communicate assessment findings to primary care physicians regarding potential gaps in care
Educate patients, families, and caretakers, emphasizing close monitoring and follow-up
Refer patients to appropriate community resources
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information
Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other healthcare team members
Coordinate options and services to promote quality, cost-effective care and optimal health outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required: Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program
Required: Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Required: Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
Required: NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
Required: Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance
Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others
Effective problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred: One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience
Previous EMR experience preferred
Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, hand/finger use, reaching, and lifting/moving up to 20 pounds