Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem - Eugene, OR

NPACE; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum Home & Community Care in Oregon, is hiring for a per diem Advanced Practice Clinician to serve in senior living and home care settings. You will assess patients, coordinate care, and support the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role offers flexible hours, requires NP or PA certification with licensure in your state, and involves documenting care, collaborating with care teams, and engaging patients and families in planning.

Qualifications

• NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state without disciplinary actions
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with access to reliable transportation
• 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 assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
• 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

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Evidence-based practice

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification

NCCPA certification (PA) and state licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

This is a per diem position where you get to choose your hours and must be available at least 24 hours per month.

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 to start Caring. 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 $53.00 to $79.00 per hour. 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.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income‑deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.