Care2U is a fast-growing healthcare startup providing on-demand acute care and hospital-level care in the patient's own home throughout New York City, Nassau, and Westchester counties. Our mission is to reduce unnecessary ED visits and hospitalizations by delivering high-quality care where patients feel most comfortable — at home.
*This is a remote telehealth position. However, initial training will be conducted in person in Plainview, NY. Candidates must hold a valid New York medical license.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient assessments via telehealth with the assistance of on scene PAs, NPs or Paramedics to manage patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Provide treatment and clinical management consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
- Respond to on-demand and scheduled calls and focus on quality and efficiency metrics to improve patient experience.
- Work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team of field providers and care coordinators to efficiently manage complex care needs in the home.
- Assesses patients for risk factors associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including: medication compliance and side effects, limited mobility, impaired nutrition, fall safety, and social isolation.
- Complete patient records in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner that meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.
- Maintain a safe, secure, equitable and healthy work environment by following safety procedures, quality standards and comply with regulations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Stay current on in-home acute care literature, technology, and regulatory issues.