Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Independent Contractor

Job description

We're seeking board certified Nurse Practitioners with broad clinical expertise and a passion for improving healthcare access and quality. In this role, you'll deliver virtual comprehensive care to patients of all ages across a wide range of conditions, while working closely with our provider and support teams. This is a great opportunity for a clinician with at least 3 years experience in high-volume Urgent Care or Primary Care settings. Medical malpractice insurance coverage is included. This role will report to the Urgent Care Manager. Physician supervision will be provided in states that require collaborative agreement. Currently unable to consider candidates residing in the following states: AL, IN, GA, MN, MS, MO, OK, SC, or TN Responsibilities: Conduct age-appropriate history and virtual exams Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of conditions across the lifespan Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed Develop and document treatment plans in a timely, accurate manner Manage acute, chronic, and mental health conditions for pediatric and adult patients Request consultation or referral with other health care providers when appropriate Counsel and educate patients and families on treatment plans Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices and evidence-based care Offer scheduling flexibility, including evenings and weekends Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Master’s or Doctoral-level Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, with prior graduation from an accredited nursing school. Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with maintained Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, in accordance with state requirements Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC Active multi-state licensure (5+ licenses preferred) Minimum 3+ years post-training experience in high-volume Urgent Care or Primary Care settings Experience providing care to newborns through adult populations Ability to function within an integrated medical practice Strong clinical acumen and ability to manage a broad range of conditions Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills Proficiency with technology and electronic medical records Maintain active Medicare status - In good standing with Medicare/Medicaid and not excluded from participation in federal health programs Preferred Qualifications: Prior telemedicine or video-based virtual care experience Experience with Athena EMR Scheduling Expectations: Recommend a minimum of 25% of prescheduled time on weekends. Recommend a minimum 25% of prescheduled time after 5p local time zone. Minimum of 8 scheduled hours required every quarter to stay active as an IH Direct IC. Prescheduling for higher per visit rates is not guaranteed and will depend on IH business needs. Set schedule 30 days in advance with potential to join additional ad hoc shifts. Schedules finalized 7 days before the start of the month. Expectation of 90% schedule adherence. Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location. Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment. No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required. Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner. Compensation for this position is based on a per-visit rate that varies by scheduled hours per month. The NP per-visit rate ranges from $15.00 to $19.50, with higher rates available for greater monthly scheduling commitments: $15.00 for 0–19 hours, $16.50 for 20–39 hours, $18.00 for 40–59 hours, and $19.50 for 60+ hours. This structure is intended to provide transparent and consistent compensation based on expected monthly hours, with final compensation determined by the scheduled commitment for the role and other job-related factors consistent with Included Health’s compensation practices. About Included Health Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included. Learn more at includedhealth.com. ----- Included Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included Health considers all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law. Compensation for this position is based on a per-visit rate that varies by scheduled hours per month. The NP per-visit rate ranges from $15.00 to $19.50, with higher rates available for greater monthly scheduling commitments: $15.00 for 0–19 hours, $16.50 for 20–39 hours, $18.00 for 40–59 hours, and $19.50 for 60+ hours. This structure is intended to provide transparent and consistent compensation based on expected monthly hours, with final compensation determined by the scheduled commitment for the role and other job-related factors consistent with Included Health’s compensation practices.About Included HealthIncluded Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included. Learn more at includedhealth.com. -----Included Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included Health considers all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law.