• $85.00/hr

Enjoy many perks and benefits

• • 401k with a match.
  • Mileage reimbursement.

What's in it for you

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.

• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys
"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

• Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Complete face to face encounters and assesses the following: disease related changes, decline in function, adherence and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimen, the patient and family coping mechanisms and quality of life.

• Order and review appropriate lab, x-rays, EKG's and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease as dictated by the patient's condition and documents the treatment plan accordingly and reviews results with collaborating physician.

• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.

• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in last three (3) years.
• Must have the authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
• Must have the authority to prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
• Must have obtained Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
• Must meet physician-nurse practitioner restrictive collaborative requirements specific to state assigned to work by the Company and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicate whether these will be transferable to your employment with Amedisys.
• Must have insurance required by state law for nurse practitioners to practice [and prescribe] in the state where services are provided or be eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with an employer.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for all levels of service - home, office, nursing home, assisted living, etc., Medicaid and other regulatory requirements.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.