Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

SCAN

. Provide and coordinate primary care to SCAN members to help keep seniors healthy and independent .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,400 - $179,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in primary care coordination for seniors, including chronic disease management, wellness assessments, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Proficient in utilizing EMR systems and adhering to CMS guidelines and HIPAA requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Nurse Practitioner LicenseChronic Disease ManagementGoals-of-Care ConversationsHCC and ICD-10 CodingWound Care Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Physical and Wellness ExamsDiagnostic Test InterpretationVaccine AdministrationCare Plan DevelopmentTelephonic TriageClinical Quality MonitoringEMR ProficiencyChronic Disease TreatmentPatient Healthcare Needs IdentificationDocumentation According to Protocols

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingChange Agent MindsetRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointOutlookEMR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner CertificatePhysician Assistant Certification (PA-C)Wound Care CertificatePalliative Care Certificate

Industry Keywords

Medicare Advantage Managed CareCMS GuidelinesHIPAA ComplianceSenior CareChronic Disease Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide and coordinate primary care to SCAN members to help keep seniors healthy and independent
Provide care to assigned patients in their residences, commonly senior living communities or skilled nursing facilities
Conduct physical and wellness exams and assessments
Perform occasional urgent medical visits and telephonic triage
Administer vaccines
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Initiate goals-of-care conversations with patients and loved ones
Manage chronic diseases
Identify patient healthcare needs and develop comprehensive care plans
Collaborate with case management to provide timely access to necessary services
Independently manage visitation schedules according to practice protocols and member acuity
Collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals on prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management
Coordinate with specialists, hospitals, ancillary providers, and community organizations to ensure continuity of care
Monitor and address clinical quality gaps
Document member visits and interactions according to practice protocols
Serve as a direct resource for members, families, communities, and support staff
Participate in Integrated Care Sales team events to build awareness and educate communities
Initiate and complete virtual health visits as needed for triage and reduced drive time
Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call program
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops and professional publications
Contribute to quality goals by closing care gaps, attending high-risk group discussions, and optimizing clinical workflows and protocols
Support SCAN’s Vision and Goals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner Certificate OR Master’s from an accredited PA program
A comparable combination or education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent to the education listed above
Current California Nurse Practitioner license OR California Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) in good standing
Education in Adult/Geriatric medical care preferred
Wound Care Certificate and Palliative Care Certificate a plus
Knowledge of the treatment of complex chronic diseases, such as dementia, diabetes, heart failure, and COPD
Ability to identify health care needs and refer and coordinate with other resources/programs appropriately
Knowledge of HCC and ICD-10 coding and documentation
Knowledge of wound care and management
Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage Managed Care
Comfort with initiating goals of care and end of life discussions
Strong interpersonal skills and change agent mindset needed to build relationships with healthcare team and patients
Knowledge of and ability to maintain HIPAA requirements
Adaptable and open to change and problem-solving
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn basic technological skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EMR) and open to new technology
Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch required
Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push, and carry up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Travel 75+% of the time in the assigned area
Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
Tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly bonus program
Robust Wellness Program
Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
Robust employee recognition program
Tuition reimbursement
Employees may be eligible for differential pay
Remote/Field work mode
Opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to members and the community