APC (NP/PA) Long Term Care -Marion and Clackamas Counties, OR

Optum; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Retirement contributions

Stock purchase plan

Continuing education

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Equipment stipend

Career growth

Job summary

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for high-risk patients in assisted living communities, senior housing, and nursing home settings. This value-based care role emphasizes quality outcomes, chronic disease management, and strong patient relationships within an interdisciplinary team.

The role offers extensive training, autonomy, and no on-call or weekend obligations, with a compensation structure including a $30,000 sign-on bonus or $40,000

Qualifications

• Active state license or ability to obtain one.
• DEA license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required.
• Reliable transportation for travel between care settings.
• Ability to perform comprehensive physical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations.
• Coordinate diagnostics, testing, and treatment interventions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding.
• Collaborate with facility staff, families, specialists, and care teams.
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning conversations.
• Educate patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate care transitions and develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Active state license

DEA license

Collaborative practice

Travel between sites

Physical assessments

Education

MSN or DNP with AANP/ANCC

PA degree with NCCPA

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior Community Care - Marion and Clackamas County, OR
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus Or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment

$2,500 Relocation Assistance

No On-call, no weekends and no holidays required

Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements

About the Role

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for high-risk patients in assisted living communities, senior housing, and nursing home settings. This value-based care role focuses on quality outcomes, chronic disease management, palliative care principles, and building meaningful patient relationships. Providers work as part of an interdisciplinary team caring for medically complex senior populations.

Position Highlights

• Senior Living and community-based care model
• Focus on quality outcomes rather than patient volume
• Approximately 4-6 patient visits per day
• Extensive training and support provided
• Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Opportunity to practice with a high level of autonomy

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
• Coordinate diagnostics, testing, and treatment interventions
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with facility staff, families, specialists, and care teams
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning conversations
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Coordinate care transitions and develop individualized care plans

Required Qualifications

• NP: MSN or DNP degree with AANP or ANCC certification
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
• Active state license (or ability to obtain)
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical assessments and travel between care settings

Preferred Qualifications

• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Experience in senior living, geriatrics, home care, or chronic disease management
• Experience caring for medically complex patients
• Understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, advanced illness, and end-of-life care
• EMR proficiency and strong documentation skills

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Employer-funded retirement contributions and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuing education support
• Paid parental leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Equipment stipend
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Highlights

• Value-based care with no productivity-focused patient volume expectations
• Manageable daily census of 4-6 patients
• Strong work-life balance
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with senior patients
• Collaborative team environment focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable patient populations
• Excellent opportunity for clinicians interested in geriatrics, palliative care, and community-based care

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. 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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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