Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Per Diem) | Reliant Medical Group

NaviHealth; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, seeks a Hospital Medicine Advanced Practitioner Clinician (PA or NP) for per diem shifts at Worcester Medical Center. Enjoy overlapping coverage with hospitalists and triage/admission duties in a patient-centered environment.

The role supports ER sign-outs, admissions, and cross-coverage with a focus on 24/7 patient access. Competitive hourly rates with schedule variety and collaboration across specialties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• National Board Certification.
• Licensed by MA board of registration in a Physician Assistant program; Master's level preferred.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• New graduates welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Hospital Medicine Per Diem AP position at Worcester Medical Center (SVH).
• Shifts 1p-11p, 2p-2a or 8p-8a, depending on group needs.
• Works with Hospitalist supervision for ER sign outs and admissions; cross-coverage in evenings.
• Triages and admits new patients; collaborates with other specialty services; cross-covers Reliant patients.
• SVH has IM Residency program with residents covering more acutely ill patients.
• Closed ICU, PCU; code blue and rapid response teams available at SVH.

Skills

EMR systems

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred (PA/NP)

National Board Certification

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Hospital Medicine Advanced Practitioner Clinician (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our team in Worcester, MA. 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.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Hospital Medicine Per Diem AP position, located at the Worcester Medical Center (Saint Vincent Hospital- SVH)
• Possible shifts are 1p-11p, 2p-2a or 8p-8a, depending on group's needs, overlapping with other APs as well.
• Works with Hospitalist physicians' supervision for ER sign outs and admissions, cross coverage in the evening as needed
• Must be comfortable triaging and admitting new patients, collaborating with other specialty services and cross covering for our Reliant hospitalized patients.
• SVH also has IM Residency program with residents covering the more acutely ill patients
• Closed ICU, PCU. Code blue team, rapid response teams available at SVH
• Strong Acute Care Hospital Program providing 24/7 access to our Reliant patients, since 1997
• Dedicated practice management systems in place
• EMRs: Epic system for Reliant, Cerner system for SVH
• Supervising physician: Dr Dhinager Nandagopal, MD
• Paid as hourly rate depending on weekday/weekends/holidays

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

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Must have National Board Certification
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in a Physician Assistant program, Masters level preferred
• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate
• New graduates welcome to apply!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in EMR systems & technology
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $53.00 - $79.00 per hour. 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.