Provider; Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position: Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Job Title: Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Vista, CA (Onsite; Full-Time)

Who are we looking for?
We are currently seeking a Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) who will be responsible for representing the mission of the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) through direct and indirect patient care by utilizing innovative approaches and cutting-edge AI technology. The Provider will be responsible for proper documentation, execution of office visits, chart preparation and patient follow up, prescription, orders, and other administrative duties including rotational call coverage through the Command Center.

Training & Development:

No prior experience in food allergy care is necessary. New grad applicants are welcome! We offer a comprehensive training program designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this specialty and caring for patients in our food allergy treatment program. This training is designed to ensure you are fully equipped to handle food allergy cases with confidence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Complete all assigned patient visit preparation and clarifications accurately and timely according to the prep schedule
• Ensure accurate chart preparation and maintain a strong understanding of all appointment types scheduled.
• Demonstrate accurate preparation of charts
• Demonstrate and maintain a strong understanding of Challenge Visits
• Maintain a physical presence in the clinic during clinic hours
• Be available to serve as back up in emergency situations
• Manage and stabilize grade 1, 2, 3 reactions
• Answer, triage and escalate questions, concerns, and reactions
• Demonstrate strong understanding TIP and provide TIP based education
• Ensure they are keeping up with up to date TIP information and protocols

On-Call Coverage

• Provider on call or Call assist/support will rotate into the Command Center
• Collaborate with Escalation leads/ Logistics MD to ensure necessary follow up
• Complete escalation case write ups and present during daily Escalation Rounds; complete follow ups/resolution to patient cases presented
• Answer, triage and escalate questions, concerns, and reactions
• Complete rotating call requirements (POC: Monday-Friday 7 am- 5pm, Call Assist/Support: 8 am-5pm)
• All calls require physical presence in the Call Center from 8am to 5pm, excluding weekends
• Manage and stabilize grade 1, 2, 3 reactions

Excellence

• Provide excellent customer service through effective communication and collaboration with all patients, visitors, and employees
• Provide accurate information to patient families with regards to individualized plans and current condition
• Treat all patients and parents with respect and strive to connect them to resources to resolve their questions
• Lead a positive working relationship with staff and patients
• Quickly adapt and integrate practice changes as needed
• Function on all platforms and technology systems associated with the job
• Integrate constructive feedback from leaders and peers
• Provide clear hand off to colleagues with accurate information on patient status
• Promptly address performance concerns with Pod Lead and/or Provider manager(s).
• Foster an environment for learning and continued improvement
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant School
• Current California NP and RN or PA License
• National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
• PA or NP Certifications, preferred
• BLS and PALS Certification
• Familiarity with medications and dosages, knowledge on how to draw medications/reconstitution, and IV placement required.
• Proficiency with office software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and previous EMR experience
• Team mentality and positive working attitude
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires strong multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in travel to affiliate clinics as additional support

Employee Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and sponsored employee events. We are also committed to your professional development with individualized training and career growth opportunities.

About Us:

Founded in 2015, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is a cutting-edge research and clinical care center revolutionizing food allergy treatment. Our Tolerance Induction Program™ is the first of its kind, bringing patients to the point where they can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about any kind of reaction. The success of FAI is built on years of development involving proprietary biomarkers, data analytics and modeling systems which allow unique patient specific therapy to be deployed in the clinic setting and at home safely.

Why Join FAI?

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