Patient Health Advocate – Value-Based Care

Job overview

The Patient Health Advocate – Value-Based Care role is described as a hybrid telehealth position combining remote days with visits to members’ homes and work within physician practices; Fort Myers, FL is the listing location. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Somatus’s high-needs chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease populations. The advocate helps patients navigate care, access resources, and follow care plans while building collaborative relationships with physician practices. Through outreach, care coordination, appointment support, and patient education, the role contributes to integrated care and smoother transitions between care settings.

What you'll do

• Work under the guidance of practice physicians or a nurse care manager
• coordinate with physician practices and serve as a primary contact regarding patient needs
• support care-team meetings and follow-up on health management plans
• conduct patient outreach and encourage program engagement
• assist with transitions of care and post-discharge appointments
• schedule assessments and provider visits
• document activities in the care coordination platform
• help patients access community resources, transportation, and education
• facilitate in-home telehealth visits
• use motivational interviewing techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient health advocate

value-based care

chronic kidney disease

end-stage kidney disease

care coordination

patient advocacy

transitions of care

hybrid telehealth

fort myers fl

somatus

home visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage
• wellness programs
• three weeks of vacation PTO
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Supports CKD and ESKD populations; requires high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ years of case or care management experience, and 2+ years of healthcare experience; regional travel for home, provider, or facility visits is required based on market needs.

About the employer

Somatus is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.