NP/PA - Per Diem: Flexible Schedule + $5k Sign-On

Optum; North Plains (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Own patient panel

Clinical autonomy

Interdisciplinary support

Per diem field-based role

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring a per diem, field-based Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities across Oregon. You’ll lead patient panels with clinical autonomy and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while avoiding productivity quotas.

You’ll care for high-risk Medicare members with multiple comorbidities, addressing medical, behavioral, functional, and social needs to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs: NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself to perform job duties

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics and interventions
• Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Develop and manage complex treatment plans
• Lead advanced illness, goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, facilities and caregivers
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Autonomy

Geriatrics

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric/Adult‑Gerontology certification

NCCPA certification (PA)

State licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring a per diem, field-based Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities across Oregon. You’ll lead patient panels with clinical autonomy and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while avoiding productivity quotas.

You’ll care for high-risk Medicare members with multiple comorbidities, addressing medical, behavioral, functional, and social needs to improve outcomes and quality of life.