New Patient Intake (Adult) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its New Patient Intake team in Worcester. This role focuses on improving access for new patients, conducting initial evaluations, coordinating care, and helping patients transition to long-term primary care providers.

The position offers a Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no on-call, weekends, or holidays, in a collaborative environment within Adult and Family Medicine.。

Qualifications

• Board Certified NP or PA required.
• Massachusetts licensure in good standing.
• Active DEA registration is required.
• Minimum 3 years of APC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform new patient intake and act as the first clinical contact for Adult and Family Medicine.
• Evaluate acute and chronic conditions and initiate preventive care.
• Coordinate care and assist patients in transitioning to long-term primary care providers.

Skills

APC experience

Education

MA licensure

DEA license

Job description

Worcester, MA | Reliant Medical Group

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its New Patient Intake team in Worcester. This unique primary care role focuses on improving access for new patients, conducting initial evaluations, coordinating care, and helping patients transition to long-term primary care providers.

Position Highlights

• New patient intake and access-focused primary care role
• Serve as the first clinical point of contact for Adult and Family Medicine patients
• Evaluate acute and chronic conditions and initiate preventive care
• Highly collaborative environment with physicians, APCs, nurses, and support staff
• Expected volume of 14-18 patients per day
• 20-30 minute appointment lengths
• Monday-Friday daytime schedule
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• Ideal for clinicians who enjoy care coordination, access improvement, and team-based care

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Active DEA License
• Min of 3 years experience as a APC

salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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.