Home Based Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME time & allowance

Partnership programs

Retirement package

Malpractice insurance & tail coverage

Mentorship network

Job summary

Optum NY/NJ seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Orange County, NY. The role includes providing care in patients' home settings with 5-8 visits per day, plus potential video visits for established patients.

As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will collaborate with PCPs to develop care plans, maintain medical records, and support preventive care in a patient-centered, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY NP license at time of employment.
• Current unrestricted DEA certificate or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term health issues with PCP collaboration.
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Skills

Home visits

Independent practice

Clinical decision making

EMR proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification (Primary Care/Geriatric/Adult)

DEA license (unrestricted)

Job description

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Orange County, NY. 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.

Opportunities with Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Advance your career in a dynamic health care setting. Our commitment to coordinated care and technology-driven practices not only elevate patient care but also provides our team with a supportive work environment. With a growing network of locations, we offer a platform for career advancement with an excellence culture. Join us in making an impact and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The work includes:

• Providing care in the patient’s home setting.
• 5-8 patient visits per day with a mix of home visits, and potentially video visits for established patients.
• Regular interdisciplinary meetings to prioritize patient goals
• Collaborating with patient PCP to develop care plan

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues, in collaboration with patient’s Primary Care Physician
• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.
• Maintains accurate medical records and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

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

• Compensation based on quality of care not just number of patients seen
• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
• Partnership programs and robust development opportunities
• Retirement package including employer funded contributions
• Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• You will have access to collaborate in local and national clinical and advisory councils, a network of mentors, and the ability to attend annual clinical & cultural related events and forums.

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult, with unrestricted licensure in the state of NY at time of employment
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate required or ability to obtain
• Valid driver’s license
• Ownership of a reliable and insured vehicle, with the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with patients
• Comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting and clinic setting
• Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
• Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
• Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
• Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• 1+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience
• Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding

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.

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.