<p>A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is needed for a field-based, home-visit role covering Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson Counties in the Tallahassee, Florida area. This is a preventive, non-prescribing position conducting annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members — no hospital rounding, no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays. The schedule is fully flexible between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across a 7-day window, giving clinicians genuine control over their work-life balance. A $10,000 sign-on bonus anchors a competitive compensation package for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Flexible scheduling between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week — provider-controlled time management</li> <li>No on-call requirements, no mandatory weekends, no holiday coverage</li> <li>Performance recognition program with defined pathways for role advancement</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with pre-employment screening</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Conduct comprehensive annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members across Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson Counties</li> <li>Assessment scope includes: past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, physical examination, evidence-based screenings, and point-of-care testing as appropriate</li> <li>Identify and document diagnoses to support care management and treatment planning</li> <li>Communicate clinical findings directly to members' primary care providers to close gaps in care</li> <li>Recognize and respond to urgent or emergent situations encountered during home visits</li> <li>Educate members on disease processes, medication adherence, and self-management strategies</li> <li>Address social determinants of health and coordinate referrals to key support services</li> <li>Non-prescribing, field-based role — no clinic, no hospital, no inpatient responsibilities</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care model connecting home-based findings to the broader care continuum</li> <li>Proficiency with electronic medical records required; technology-forward documentation environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care</li> <li>For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and active state licensure</li> <li>Active, unrestricted Florida license (or ability to obtain prior to start date) with no current disciplinary actions or practice limitations</li> <li>Active, unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable personal transportation for home visits</li> <li>Physical ability to navigate varied home environments, including stairs, and to sit, stand, and kneel as needed to perform assessments; ability to transport equipment up to 30 pounds</li> <li>NPs/PAs practicing in states permitting independent practice must obtain licensing board approval (if required) within one month of hire, or begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply within three months of becoming eligible</li> <li>Preferred: 1 or more years of clinical experience in family medicine, geriatrics, or home health</li> <li>Preferred: Demonstrated communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tallahassee, Florida — the state capital and home of Florida State University and Florida A&M University — offers a rare combination of Southern charm, vibrant cultural life, and a lower cost of living than most major Florida metros. Leon County sits at the center of a three-county practice area that includes the quieter, rural communities of Gadsden and Jefferson Counties, giving clinicians daily exposure to a diverse patient population across both urban and small-town settings. The region enjoys a mild climate, proximity to Gulf Coast beaches within 90 minutes, and a strong network of highly rated public and private schools — an appealing backdrop for clinicians seeking professional purpose alongside genuine quality of life.</p>