Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Annual Wellness Visit Program - Phoenix Metro Area

Optum; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 109,500 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Continuing Medical Education allowance

Company paid Professional liability insurance

Excellent PTO package

Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions

Starting bonus available

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. This full-time role focuses on supporting Medicare Advantage patients and practicing at the full scope of your license with a manageable patient load.

With a generous compensation package including medical benefits, continuing education allowances, and a retirement program, this opportunity allows for meaningful contributions to community health.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date.
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA.
• Current DEA registration or ability to by start date.
• Current BLS certification or ability to by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a provider within primary care.

Responsibilities

• Support Medicare Advantage patients through annual wellness visits.
• See patients at Goodyear, Deer Valley, and Surprise Community Centers.
• Practice at the full scope of your license.
• Focus on patient care with only 10 patients per day.

Skills

Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

National Nurse Practitioner certification

Current DEA registration

Current BLS certification

Experience in primary care

Tools

EPIC EMR system

Job description

Overview

Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Phoenix Metro, Arizona. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Medicare Advantage patients that need annual wellness visits by providing care at our Optum Community Centers.
• Full-time position; Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
• No Call
• See patients at our Goodyear, Deer Valley, and Surprise Community Centers
• Practice at the full scope of your license
• Only 10 patients per day, leaving time to focus on patient care
• EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI notetaking
• Out-of-state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation funds available

What Makes an Optum Organization Different

• 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

• Generous compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
• Company paid Professional liability insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
• Starting bonus available

The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
• Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
• Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a provider within primary care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
• Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
• Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
• Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)

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.