Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) - Senior Community Care - Lane County, OR

Optum; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

$2,500 relocation assistance

No call, weekends, or holidays

23 days PTO + 9 holidays

No RVU requirements

Manage your own patient panel

Clinical autonomy with support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities across Lane County, Oregon.

You will serve as the primary APP for your patient panel, with autonomy to manage your schedule and patient relationships within a value-based care model emphasizing quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP; NP license active or eligible by start date.
• AANP or ANCC certification for NP or NCCPA certification for PA.
• DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire).
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
• Provide care during sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
• Lead goals-of-care and advance care planning discussions.
• Collaborate with caregivers, facility staff, PCPs, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers; maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

MSN or DNP

Active NP license

AANP/ANCC certification

PA program graduate

Active PA license

NCCPA certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) - Senior Community Care

Eugene, OR / Cottage Grove, OR / Creswell, OR

Lane County, Oregon

Optum | Lane County, OR | Full-Time, Field-Based

Practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful impact in the lives of medically complex patients. Optum’s Senior Community Care team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities throughout Lane County.

As the primary Advanced Practice Clinician for your patient panel, you'll have the autonomy to make clinical decisions, manage your schedule, and build long-term patient relationships, all within a value-based care model that prioritizes quality outcomes over productivity metrics.

Why Providers Choose Optum

• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program or $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates
• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives
• $2,500 relocation assistance
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• 23 days PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• No RVU requirements or productivity quotas
• Manage your own patient panel and daily schedule
• Clinical autonomy with strong interdisciplinary support
• Collaborative partnership with PCPs and facility teams

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Provide care during sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
• Lead goals-of-care, advance care planning, and advanced illness discussions
• Collaborate with caregivers, facility staff, PCPs, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

About the Patient Population

Care for high-risk Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions, advanced illness, and complex medical, behavioral, functional, and social needs. Focus on improving outcomes and quality of life through personalized, relationship-based care.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program
• Active NP license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• AANP or ANCC certification in an approved NP specialty

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an accredited PA program
• Active PA license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• NCCPA certification

Additional Requirements

• DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire, where applicable)
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of a field-based role

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care
• Experience managing patients with complex medical, behavioral, social or functional needs
• Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic disease management, advanced illness, and end-of-life care
• EMR and clinical documentation proficiency

Join Optum Home & Community Care

This role is ideal for clinicians who value independence, critical thinking, and ownership of patient outcomes while maintaining a strong work-life balance. You'll have the flexibility to manage your day, the autonomy to make clinical decisions, and the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.