Advanced Practice Provider PACE/Geriatric Care

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees, semi-annual reassessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care for program participants. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities. Provides in home visits during the day as needs arise.

 

• The PACE Program is defined as the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.
• Monday-Friday role with flexibility and shaping 
• Will have mixture of home visits and time at PACE center in Peoria
• PACE specific EMR 
• Work with geriatric patients in the Tri-County area

 

THE PERKS 

• Generous paid time off from Day One!
• • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge 
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
  • CME time and dollars  
• Competitive base salary + incentives 
• Concierge relocation services 
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence based malpractice 

OSF Community

• Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
• OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care with us for over 40 years!
• OSF Advanced Practice Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider
• APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
• Empowering environment to help you grow your career

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in geriatrics  or a related field is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.