Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - New York State Traveler

Optum; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Travel expenses covered

Base pay plus incentive program

Job summary

OPTUM HOME & COMMUNITY CARE is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join the Senior Community Care program, delivering integrated care for high-risk health plan members in nursing homes, senior housing, and home care. This role requires extensive travel across New York with 80% in Metro NY and 20% elsewhere in the state; base pay plus incentives is offered.

The position emphasizes comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and advanced illness planning, with opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state licensure (or ability to obtain by start date) without disciplinary actions.
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.
• DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire per state regulations.
• Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law.
• Ability to travel 20% across NY and 80% in Metro NY as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with history review, vitals and exams.
• Support members during short-term sub-acute rehab episodes.
• Ensure accurate documentation including ICD-10 codes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Discuss advanced illness and end-of-life planning with patients and caregivers.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric Primary Care certification

NCCPA certification and state licensure (for PAs)

Job description

$40,000. Student Loan Repayment Or $40,000.Sign-on Bonus

This role requires 20% travel across the entire state of New York and 80% of the time will be in Metro NY. All travel expenses are covered, and there is a base salary plus multiple incentives. You can live anywhere in the state for this role.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is an integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Advanced Practice Clinician within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members. We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Providers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including:
  • Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
• Support members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

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:

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
  • In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125,000 to $175,000. 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, and regulations.

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