Nurse Practitioner
Company: Upward Health
Location: Belmont
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary
medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team
treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where
a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors,
nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business
Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our
patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything
from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety
to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health
requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients
report being fully satisfied with Upward Health! Job Title & Role
Description: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for
providing high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary
care. Utilizing Upward Health’s proprietary Facilitated Virtual
Care platform, the NP delivers care that improves outcomes and
reduces costs for patients with complex diagnoses and co-morbid,
chronic conditions. This role primarily involves virtual patient
care with periodic or as needed in-person care to support
transitions of care, annual wellness visits, risk adjustments,
primary care needs, and urgent visits. The NP collaborates closely
with a multidisciplinary team to provide whole-person care to our
patients in their homes. Key Responsibilities: Triage, diagnose,
and treat patients in person. Serve as a day-to-day clinical
leader, providing decision support and directing the
multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the Medical Director.
Conduct primary care, urgent visits, and annual wellness exams,
ensuring all appropriate screening tests and quality measures are
addressed. Refer patients appropriately for behavioral health and
specialty services. Coordinate care transitions to prevent hospital
readmissions by collaborating with PCPs, hospitalists, and SNF
providers. Foster a collaborative working environment with all
members of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to daily
huddles, team meetings, and patient discussions. Monitor and
respond to remote patient data collected through monitoring
devices. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities: Perform and document accurate and thorough risk
assessments for the purpose of accurate documentation of
condition(s). Expertise in managing complex, polychronic patients,
with demonstrated ability to assess and treat high-acuity patients.
Familiarity with caring for Medicare and Medicaid populations, with
experience in both inpatient and outpatient or home care settings.
Proficiency in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and
supporting vulnerable populations is preferred. Excellent written,
computer, and oral communication skills, with the ability to
communicate efficiently and proactively with the clinical team.
Dedication to health equity and transforming care for patients in
their homes. Strong organizational skills and ability to provide
clinical leadership and coordination. Qualifications: Minimum of 5
years’ experience as a provider, with a minimum of 3 years in a
primary care, or related, setting. Multi-state Advanced Nursing
License or willingness to obtain. A valid driver’s license and auto
liability insurance. Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Experience in urgent/emergent care settings is a plus. Key
Competencies: Clinical Leadership: Ability to provide decision
support and leadership to the care team. Patient-Centered Care:
Focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to improve
patient outcomes. Collaboration: Works effectively within a
multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care Adaptability:
Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving
protocols. Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies and addresses
challenges in patient care and team coordination. Upward Health is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to
attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse
and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline
of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing
all duties performed within the position. Compensation details:
70-75 Hourly Wage PIcbce42038f6b-37456-37377123
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