Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care Provider - Braintree

Optum; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its primary care team in Braintree, MA. The role allows independent management of a patient panel within a collaborative, value-based care model focused on quality outcomes and whole-person care.

The position emphasizes preventive, acute, and chronic care within a physician-led organization, offering strong clinical support and opportunities for professional growth in a nationally

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years independently managing a full primary care patient panel.
• Experience includes preventive care, longitudinal care and chronic disease management.
• Experience caring for adult patients ages 65 and older.
• Ambulatory primary care setting experience; not limited to episodic or specialty-only care.
• Experience inbox management, test results follow-up, patient messaging and referral coordination.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a panel of primary care patients.
• Provide comprehensive preventive, acute, and chronic disease care.
• Collaborate with RNs, pharmacists, behavioral health, specialists, and population health teams.
• Focus on continuity of care, care coordination, and patient outcomes.

Skills

Ambulatory primary care

Team-based care

Patient communication

Education

MSN and ANCC/AANP certification

Master's degree and NCCPA certification

Job description

Braintree, MA | Atrius Health

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its primary care team in Braintree. This role offers the opportunity to independently manage a patient panel while working within a collaborative, value-based care model focused on quality outcomes and whole-person care.

Position Highlights

• Independently manage a panel of primary care patients
• Provide comprehensive preventive, acute, and chronic disease care
• Collaborative, team-based practice environment
• Partner with RNs, pharmacists, behavioral health, specialists, and population health teams
• Focus on continuity of care, care coordination, and patient outcomes
• Practice within a nationally recognized, physician-led organization
• Strong clinical support and opportunities for professional growth

Required Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master's degree (MSN) and national certification (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PA): Master's degree and certification by NCCPA
• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active DEA and MCSR (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current BLS certification

Experience & Scope

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel
• Experience includes responsibility for:
  • Preventive care
  • Longitudinal care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Care coordination and follow-up
• Experience caring for adult patients ages 65 and older
• Demonstrated experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting, not limited to episodic, urgent, or specialty-only care
• Prior responsibility for inbox management, test results follow-up, patient messaging, and referral coordination

The salary range for this role is $165,000 to $190,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

• 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.

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.