APP - Floater

Job Summary

An Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) – Market Floater is a licensed and board‑certified nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant specifically assigned to Longevity Health Plan members for purposes of executing the Institutional Special Needs Plan Model of Care. These APPs are not permanently assigned to one facility, but instead floated within a state market for purposes of filling vacancies, absences, and the like.

Schedule of travel and frequency will vary by market and will be mutually agreed to by the MDCS and new hire for that market. APPs who require regulatory oversight/supervision will be hired based on the available supervisory/collaborative practice physicians and oversight processes in place in each Longevity Health Plan state. The APP – Market Floater will be responsible to effectively medically manage a panel of Longevity Health Plan enrolled nursing home level of care/institutional members in partnership with primary care team and deliver the Longevity Health Plan Model of Care.

The APP conducts a comprehensive assessment, develops, and delivers the member’s individualized plan of care, attends nursing facility care team meetings, communicates frequently with the resident’s family/loved ones and ensures the care team understands the member’s goals of care and needs. The APP focuses on treating in place, uses clinical practice guidelines to guide treatment decisions and effectively documents member’s health status, functional status, and diagnoses.

As part of the Clinical team the APP will be supported by the Clinical Manager/Director and local medical director who provide education and guidance on best practices to effectively care for their members.

• Provides collaborative primary care and services to a panel of Longevity Health Plan members, treating in the most appropriate setting based on the member’s goals of care.
• Executes and delivers Longevity Health Plan Model of Care activities, develops and implements advanced care planning, embraces and executes treating in‑place model.
• Facilitates and administers clinical operations functions including prior authorization, Part A and Part B services, medication reviews, HEDIS and STARs quality gap closure, and promotes membership growth.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to members, loved ones and nursing home staff, educates care teams on member needs and early identification of changes in condition, and notifies APP and telehealth partners for member changes.
• Delivers frequent communication and coordination with members’ PCPs, loved ones and care team members regarding care needs, goals of care, and treatment plans or changes.
• Supports overall market goals and targets, balancing member caseload demands with other team member support needs.
• Promotes Longevity Health Plan with members, loved ones and nursing facilities and other stakeholders.
• Functions autonomously and is accountable for practice, establishing meaningful relationships that ensure high‑quality care for members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

• State unrestricted licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, national board certification (AANP, ANCC, or AACN) as an adult, family, geriatric or primary care nurse practitioner OR state unrestricted licensed Physician’s Assistant, NCCPA board certified.
• DEA license required.
• Active national provider number (NPI) and active Medicare provider number.
• Registered and eligible to participate in the Medicare provider program.
• Valid state driver’s license with a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Auto liability insurance declaration page with minimum limits per state, to be provided annually.

Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited program OR Master’s degree from a nationally accredited program.

• 6+ months experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Experience working in the nursing home environment is strongly desired.
• Computer/technology proficiency required.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with physicians, members, and family members.
• Self‑directed but functions well in a team environment.
• Excellent clinical skills – assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing especially for chronically ill population.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.

Longevity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Variable, Louisville, KY 40206, United States.