Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Optum - Colorado...

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Generous CME

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

AI-scribe technology (DAX)

Career development options

Job summary

Optum Colorado in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Briargate clinic team in Colorado Springs, CO. This outpatient role focuses on managing patient care in a primary care setting and collaborating with specialists to coordinate comprehensive care.

You will see adults and seniors, document thoroughly, and use Epic EMR with AI-scribe support to maintain work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted APRN or PA license in Colorado or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• 2+ years NP/PA experience, preferably in primary care or family medicine.
• Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care in outpatient setting.
• Caring for adults and seniors; see 18-20 patients per day on average.
• Complete timely and thorough documentation.
• Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures.
• Order labs and imaging; provide follow-up guidance.
• Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services.
• Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice.

Skills

APRN/PA license (CO)

DEA license

2+ years NP/PA experience

Primary care experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Optum Colorado is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Briargate clinic team in Colorado Springs, CO. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

• Manage patient care in outpatient setting
• Comfortable seeing patients of all ages; primarily adults/senior base
• Average daily patient census: 18-20 patients
• Complete timely and thorough documentation
• Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
• Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up
• Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
• Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice

Why Join our team?

• High quality, patient-centered care provider
• Value-based-care focus providing full-scope primary care services
• EMR: Epic, the leading national solution
• Work-life balance supported by available AI-scribe technology (DAX)
• Generous CME and career development options
• Practice at "Peak of License" with excellent staff support
• Physician-led and focused on providing supportive culture

We offer a competitive base salary, sign on bonus, relocation, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + match, discounted stock buying options, 4 weeks PTO, plus 9 paid holidays and 5 days CME with allowance and more

Required Qualifications:

• Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• 2+ years of NP/PA experience, preferably in primary care or family medicine

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

OptumCare 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.

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