Offer summary

Qualifications:

Board Certified with an active Missouri Medical License., Experience in hospitalist or home health care preferred., Strong communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare teams., ACLS Certified with a good driving record and auto insurance..

Key responsabilities:

Provide high-quality home care for patients with various acute and post-acute conditions.

Collaborate with primary care physicians and healthcare staff for coordinated patient care.

Conduct patient visits, spending adequate time on assessments and caregiver support.

Be available for on-call duties to manage ongoing patient care and communication.

Job description

Help patients with the care they need from the comfort of their home. Part-time and PRN Comprehensive Care Management opportunities to provide home health through team approach for continuity of care.

Assess and provide home care for patients living independently for:
• Acute and post-acute care
• COPD/Asthma
• Cellulitis
• Dehydration
• Gastroenteritis
• Heart Failure
• Altered Mental Status

Services provided:
• Remote patient monitoring
• Imaging
• Pharmacy
• Medical equipment
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Infusion pharmacy
• EMS-Emergent and non-emergent transport

Position Details:
• PRN opportunities to cover 12- hour shifts
• Provide daily clinical guidance and decision-making as the attending Advanced Care Physician
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and offices, nurses, and nurse practitioners
• Typical Day:
9a- 5p for patient visits
See 5- 6 patients per day on average, spending 1.5- 2 hours with each discussing caregiver support, vitals, assessments, etc.
On call 12 hours; available for ongoing orders, next steps, coordinating care with staff, communicating with primary care provider at the end of each day or following day
• Answering service takes after hours call first, then dispatched out to team
Coverage Areas: St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County

*For consideration, please attach CV and provide 3 professional references; include name, organization/title, email address and phone number for each.

Benefits:
• Paid training
• Highly competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

Requirements:
• Hospitalist or home health experience preferred
• Experience and training in quality improvement and patient safety
• Able to create personal relationships and build human connections
• Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient’s care
• Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency
• Board Certified
• Active Missouri Medical License
• Enrolled in Essence and other Medicare HMO plans
• ACLS Certified
• Good driving record and auto insurance

About Esse Health:
• Physician-Owned and Managed, Fiercely Independent Multi-Specialty Group practicing together for over 25 years
• 50 Locations within St.Louis Metro area and growing
• 120+ Physicians, 70+ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Organization specialties include: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Urology
• Care Management support team includes: In-Practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Behavioral Health Referral process, Facility Case managers, High-risk disease management programs, Hospice/ Palliative care, and much more
• Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program
• Practice Support Services - EMR (NextGen), IT/ Security, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, & Marketing

About the St. Louis Community:
• Vibrant and culturally diverse metropolitan area; Population 3 million including suburbs, 300K+ in St Louis City
• Major International Airport
• 3 Pro Sports Teams - Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues Hockey, and St. Louis City Soccer Club
• Nationally Known Attractions: Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch American Brewing Company
• Kids Attractions: Magic House, Six Flags, Grant's Farm, City Museum, Butterfly House in Faust Park, Saint Louis Science Center
• Outdoor Activities: Missouri Botanical Garden, Katy Trail Bike Trail, PGA Golf Courses, Nature and Hiking Trails, Fishing, Camping and more
• Theatres: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Muny, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Sheldon Concert Hall
• Top Universities and Medical Schools, AAA-Rated School Districts
• Low Cost of Living

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