APC (NP/PA), Senior Community Care - Washington and Multnomah Counties, OR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

23 days PTO + 9 paid holidays

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant as the Senior Advanced Practice Clinician for Community Care, serving medically complex patients in skilled nursing facilities across Washington and Multnomah Counties, OR. You will be the primary clinical decision-maker, with an interdisciplinary team and no RVU quotas.

This field-based role emphasizes autonomy, strong patient relationships, and a flexible schedule within a value-based care model, supporting ongoing care planning and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
• Active and unrestricted NP license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain by start date.
• Board certification through AANP or ANCC in an approved NP specialty.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active and unrestricted PA license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain by start date.
• NCCPA certification.
• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, diagnostics, and interventions.
• Develop and oversee complex treatment plans.
• Manage patients during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation stays.
• Lead advanced illness, goals-of-care, and advance care planning discussions.
• Collaborate with PCPs, caregivers, facility staff, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

NP: MSN/ DNP

PA: PA program graduate

Job description

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

Optum | Washington & Multnomah Counties, OR | Full-Time | Field-Based

Practice at the top of your license with the autonomy to make clinical decisions, manage your own schedule, and drive patient outcomes. Optum's Senior Community Care team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide longitudinal care to medically complex patients in skilled nursing facilities throughout Washington and Multnomah Counties.

As the primary Advanced Practice Clinician for your patient panel, you will serve as the key clinical decision‑maker, partnering with PCPs and an interdisciplinary care team while maintaining ownership of your patients' care plans. Optum's value-based model prioritizes quality outcomes over patient volume, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care without productivity quotas or RVU requirements.

Why Providers Love This Role

• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program or $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible individuals
• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus incentives
• $2,500 Relocation Assistance
• No on-call responsibilities, weekends, or holidays
• 23 days PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• No productivity quotas or RVU requirements
• Manage your own patient panel and daily schedule
• Serve as the primary clinical decision‑maker for your patients
• Strong interdisciplinary support without sacrificing clinical independence
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients, caregivers, and facility teams

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, diagnostics, and interventions
• Develop and oversee complex treatment plans
• Manage patients during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation stays
• Lead advanced illness, goals‑of‑care, and advance care planning discussions
• Collaborate with PCPs, caregivers, facility staff, and interdisciplinary partners
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation

Autonomy That Makes a Difference

This role is ideal for NPs and PAs who thrive in an independent practice environment and want greater ownership of patient outcomes. You'll have the flexibility to structure your schedule, the authority to make clinical decisions for your patient population, and the support of an integrated care team when needed. Rather than being measured by volume, you'll be empowered to focus on what matters most: delivering thoughtful, comprehensive care to patients with complex medical needs.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
• Active and unrestricted NP license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain by start date
• Board certification through AANP or ANCC in an approved NP specialty

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active and unrestricted PA license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain by start date
• NCCPA certification

Additional Requirements

• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

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.

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.