<p>This field-based Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties — centered on Vero Beach, FL — places you inside a nationally recognized home-based care program conducting annual comprehensive health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. The role is fully outpatient, non-prescribing, and structured around a flexible 8 AM–8 PM window across a seven-day week with no on-call, no mandatory weekends, and no holiday requirements. For clinicians who want meaningful preventive and geriatric care work without the burden of traditional clinical scheduling, this is a compelling fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total cash compensation range of $109,500–$164,000, inclusive of base pay and performance bonus; compensation scales with productivity and local market factors</li> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and eligible internal candidates</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling across a 7-day, 8 AM–8 PM window — no on-call, no required weekends, no required holidays</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Conduct comprehensive annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members across Indian River and St. Lucie 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; communicate findings directly to members' primary care providers to close gaps in care</li> <li>Non-prescribing, field-based role — clinical focus is on education, gap closure, and PCP collaboration rather than acute or procedural care</li> <li>Address social determinants of health and coordinate referrals to key support services as part of a holistic, integrated care model</li> <li>Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations encountered during home visits</li> <li>Operate as part of an interdisciplinary care team within a nationally scaled home and community care program</li> <li>Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical technology is expected; equipment transport up to 30 lbs and stair navigation required for home visits</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 licensure in good standing (or ability to obtain prior to start date); no current disciplinary actions or practice limitations</li> <li>Active, unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable personal transportation for daily home visits</li> <li>Physical ability to navigate varied home environments, including sitting, standing, and kneeling as required to perform assessments</li> <li>NPs/PAs practicing in states permitting independent practice must obtain licensing board approval if required — new hires eligible at hire must apply within one month of start; those not yet eligible must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply within three months of becoming eligible</li> <li>Preferred: 1+ years of clinical experience in family medicine, geriatrics, or home health; demonstrated communication skills with geriatric and Medicare populations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits along Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for its uncrowded beaches, relaxed pace, and strong quality of life relative to South Florida's more densely populated metros. Indian River and St. Lucie Counties offer affordable housing by Florida standards, highly regarded public and private schools, and year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and golf. The area is within comfortable driving distance of Orlando and the Palm Beach metro, giving clinicians access to major-city amenities while living in a quieter, coastal community.</p>