Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) -[...]

Optum; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 109,500 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with employer contributions

CME time and allowance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) in Akron, Ohio. This role involves outpatient neurology care and collaboration with a dedicated team of medical professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will require a Master’s in nursing, current Ohio licensure, and significant experience in nursing or medical care. The position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing care or relevant medical care.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient neurology with minimal call.
• Order lab studies and imaging as needed.
• Assess patient's illness and establish evaluation needs.

Skills

Nursing care

Team-based care

Neurology experience

EMR systems proficiency

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Current Ohio state license

Nurse Practitioner certification

DEA license

Job description

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) to join our team in Akron, OH.

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 to help your patients live healthier lives.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

• Outpatient neurology (with minimal call and light rounding)
• Comprehensive Neuroscience Center located in West Akron, OH
• Large referring base with backing through the Optum Centers of Excellence network
• Full-Time (1.0 FTE) working 5 days per week (40 hours)
• Growth, Leadership, and Teaching opportunities when timing aligns
• Practice would consist of 6-8 clinicians (Physicians and Advanced Practitioners)
• Ancillary services include Sleep, Neuro Diagnostics, Infusion, and Neuro Psych
• Team-based approach to best patient outcomes through value-based care
• Orders lab studies and imaging when indicated. Identifies differential diagnosis and assesses severity of patient's illness and establishes need/time for patient evaluation

What makes an Optum organization different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go—geographically or professionally—you can do it here

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation with Full-Time Benefits options (to be selected annually)
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan), Optum Credit Union, Partnership Track
• 401K: Robust Retirement Package (including employer funded contributions)
• Dedicated CME time and allowance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO) based on FTE
• Holiday time-off including a personal day of your choice

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited university or program
• Current, state license to practice in Ohio, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP, or ability to obtain
• DEA license for Ohio, or willing to obtain prior to start
• BLS certification (minimally) required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in nursing care or relevant medical care

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-3+ years of experience as an Advanced Practitioner within Neurology
• Experience working within a team-based model of care (collaborative)
• Fluency and adaptability in EMR systems & technology
• Experience in Neuro, Sleep Medicine, and/or Movement Disorders, etc.
• Comfortability making decisions, creating care plans, and designating responsibilities

Compensation Range

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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