Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care, part of Optum, is transforming healthcare by supporting patients in nursing homes, assisted living, and senior housing. As an Advanced Practice Clinician, you will deliver personalized care, conduct comprehensive assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans end-to-end.

This role requires NP or PA credentials with appropriate licensure, DEA eligibility, and the ability to work across diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Current ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active NCCPA certification and applicable state licensure.
• Unrestricted state license (or ability to obtain before start date).
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Active DEA license/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain after hire in accordance with state requirements.
• Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement when required.
• Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings and perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, including review of medical history, examinations, and vital signs.
• Support members through short-term sub-acute rehabilitation stays.
• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding.
• Partner closely with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment plans.
• Lead discussions around advance care planning and serious illness care.
• Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Unrestricted state license

DEA license

Collaborative practice

Reliable transportation

Education

ANCC or AANP certification

NCCPA certification

Job description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Seeking clinicians available for at least 24 hours per month. Of those 24 hours, 16 hours must be dedicated to off-shift coverage.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is transforming the way healthcare is delivered. By bringing together industry-leading services and solutions, we're building a more connected, patient-centered care model that addresses physical, mental, and social health needs. Our Senior Community Care (SCC) team supports patients in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and senior housing settings, helping improve access to care and overall health outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that's Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program provides coordinated, comprehensive care to some of our highest-risk health plan members. As an Advanced Practice Clinician, you'll play a key role in delivering personalized care that improves quality of life and health outcomes. As one of the nation's leading employers of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Optum offers a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, including:
  • Review of medical history and medications
  • Physical examinations and vital signs
  • Appropriate screenings and point-of-care testing
• Support members through short-term sub-acute rehabilitation stays
• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding
• Partner closely with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment plans
• Lead discussions around advance care planning and serious illness care
• Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers

You’ll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions while working in an environment that supports career development and professional advancement.

Required Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Current ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

For Physician Assistants:

• Active NCCPA certification and applicable state licensure

Additional requirements:

• Unrestricted state license (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• Active DEA license/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain after hire in accordance with state requirements
• Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement when required
• Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings and perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of APC experience, preferably in long-term care
• Experience in geriatric care, senior living, home care, or long-term care environments
• Familiarity caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, social, or functional needs
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric medicine
• Experience facilitating advanced illness and end-of-life conversations
• Comfort using electronic medical records and healthcare technology

Compensation: Hourly compensation for this position typically ranges from $53 to $79 per hour, based on factors such as location, experience, education, and other job-related considerations. Eligible employees may also receive bonus opportunities and access to a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), employee stock purchase programs, recognition programs, and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.