Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City·Liberty, Missouri
Provide advanced primary care through a team-based approach, exercising independent medical judgment to treat individuals and populations. Responsibilities include clinical documentation, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Job Description: SUMMARY:
The Spira Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides advanced primary care in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) to deliver best-in-class primary care to individuals and populations in Kansas City and surrounding communities. At Spira Care, we value high-value care and whole-person care. Clinicians work at “top of license” and collaborate with physicians, APPs, behavioral health consultants, diabetes care specialists, clinical pharmacists, and nursing professionals supported by care managers and referral specialists to provide evidence based medical care, integrated behavioral health, and attention to unmet complex needs. We value quality, affordability, patient experience, care team well-being and health equity.
Work with the healthcare team, exercising independent medical judgment within the scope of licensure to provide with advanced primary care consistent with best practices and Spira Care policy.
Unless otherwise agreed to by leadership, provide patient care at least ninety percent of the time (patient care is provided virtually or in-person at primary care center AND sister care centers, when needed).
Provide rotating on-call coverage for nights and weekends as assigned.
Appropriate engagement with collaborating physician(s) in alignment with policy and/or best practices.
Clear, complete, and timely clinical documentation in EMR per risk management and Spira Care policy.
Participation in activities aligned to reducing wasteful spending in healthcare via judicious clinical decision-making.
Leading team-based care initiatives (ex: team huddles).
Adhere to departmental policies and procedures including environmental and infection control standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
Participate in developing clinical initiatives, interventions, and continuous quality improvement activities + partnering with team members from business and health plan functional units in so doing.
Consultation with and adherence to Blue KC Medical Policies re: coverage and medical necessity + participation in key utilization management activities (ex: peer-to-peer consultations with health plan medical directors).
Consultation with teams and team members in care centers to optimize patient outcomes: behavioral health consultants, clinical pharmacists, diabetes care specialists, care managers, health coaches, practice facilitators, and others.
Execute and provide services consistent with a collaborative practice agreement or active practice request form and written agreement.
Spira Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Requires completion of an accredited NP or PA program, BLS certification, and 1-2 years of primary care experience. Must hold or be in the process of obtaining Kansas and Missouri licenses and DEA registrations.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Missouri are typically shaped by steady demand in team-based care settings, especially where providers support physicians and coordinate patient management. These positions are competitive because employers often look for advanced education, current Missouri licensure or eligibility, and strong clinical and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to collaborative care experience.
