Complex Care at Home - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Middlesex Co

Optum; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Connecticut seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide home-based medical care. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient education and care quality.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Incentive programs

Stock purchase options

401k contributions

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current state RN/NP or PA license.
• Certification from AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing care for enrolled patients.
• Develop and update patient management plans.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Education

Quality Improvement

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Middlesex County, CT

Compensation: $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible individuals.

About Landmark and Optum: Landmark, part of the Optum family, is dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery. Optum is a clinician-led organization committed to making healthcare better for everyone.

As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll contribute to our mission to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes, supported by extensive clinical resources and a collaborative, inclusive environment.

This role involves providing home-based medical care within an interdisciplinary team, working closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing care for enrolled patients
• Develop and update patient management plans
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions and wellness strategies
• Coordinate with healthcare teams following hospital or emergency transfers
• Participate in quality initiatives and maintain current knowledge through continuing education
• Practice in accordance with state laws and regulations

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current state RN/NP or PA license
• Certification from AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA
• Reliable transportation and compliance with safety policies

Preferred:

• 2+ years of relevant clinical experience
• Knowledge of care systems, coding, and standards

Additional Details:

The salary range for Connecticut residents is $88,000 to $173,200 annually, based on various factors. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentive programs, stock purchase options, and 401k contributions. Employees must remain in the role for at least 12 months, with a 36-month commitment to fully benefit from student loan repayment programs.

Landmark Health is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. We are a drug-free workplace requiring pre-employment drug testing.