Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant- ACO for Brooklyn/SI and Bronx/Westchester

Essen Medical Associates

$145K — $220K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
  • Current New York State license and National Board Certification.
  • Active DEA license required.
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical experience needed, especially in home-based care, geriatrics, or chronic care management.
  • Strong preference for experience with value-based care models, particularly ACOs or Medicare programs.
  • Familiarity with ACO care coordination and quality reporting is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems is essential.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in home settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care to homebound and high-needs patients.
  • Perform physical exams and develop tailored, evidence-based care plans.
  • Diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions with a focus on chronic disease and preventive care.
  • Maintain accurate patient data in accordance with ACO documentation and quality reporting requirements.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to guide patient care.
  • Prescribe and administer treatments, including medications and vaccinations.
  • Counsel patients on disease prevention and adherence to care plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care.
  • Manage acute conditions and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through proactive care.
  • Conduct regular case conferences and participate in patient panel reviews with the ACO team.

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Life and Disability insurance.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Generous PTO, with 4 weeks after the first year.
  • Retention bonus of $10,000 after 1 year.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Join our ACO REACH High Needs team at Intention Essen House Calls as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and play a pivotal role in transforming how healthcare is delivered to some of the most complex, high-risk patients in New York. This is more than primary care its mission-driven, in-home care that combines clinical excellence with innovation in value-based care. Youll work at the forefront of care delivery, developing personalized treatment plans, preventing avoidable hospitalizations, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve health outcomes and equity. As part of our ACO, youll not only care for patients but also help shape a new model of healthcare designed around quality, compassion, and impact.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive primary care to homebound and high-needs patients attributed to our ACO REACH program.

  • Perform physical exams, record detailed medical histories, and develop evidence-based care plans tailored to patients clinical and social needs.

  • Diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions in general practice, with emphasis on chronic disease management and preventive care.

  • Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient data in alignment with ACO documentation, coding, and quality reporting requirements.

  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies to inform patient care plans.

  • Prescribe and administer appropriate treatments and interventions, including vaccinations and medications.

  • Counsel patients and caregivers on disease prevention, nutrition, lifestyle, and adherence to care plans.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team membersincluding clinical associates, nurses, and specialiststo support whole-person, coordinated care.

  • Work closely with acute care, paramedicine, and hospital-at-home partners to proactively manage acute conditions and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

  • Manage pressure ulcers, wounds, Foley and suprapubic catheters, and provide phlebotomy/IV access as needed.

  • Participate in regular case conferences and patient panel reviews with the ACO team (typically every 3 6 weeks onsite in the Bronx).

  • Provide timely, accurate charting and coding that reflects clinical care and ACO program standards.

  • Share in after-hours coverage of the ACO emergency hotline on a rotating schedule.

  • Ability to work closely and train under PCP's and other specialists to gain additional experience and knowledge

  • Collaboration with dedicated care managers and a Health Home program to assit patients with Social Determinants of Health and to provide social support.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.

  • Current New York State license and National Board Certification.

  • Active DEA license.

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, preferably including home-based primary care, geriatrics, or complex chronic care management.

  • Experience with value-based care models (e.g., ACOs, risk-bearing entities, or Medicare programs) strongly preferred.

  • Familiarity with care coordination and quality reporting in ACO or similar programs.

  • EMR/EHR proficiency required.

  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in the home setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Salary and Benefits:

Total compensation of $220,000(Base Salary $145,00 with potential performance incentive of $75,000)

Retention bonus after 1-year anniversary of $10,000

Medical, Dental, 401k, FSA, Life insurance and Disability, Malpractice, PTO 4 weeks after 1 year

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