Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Connecticut State Traveler - Senior Care - Optum

Paragon Health Partners; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician to enhance care access across Connecticut. The role requires providing clinical coverage, managing medical conditions, and conducting assessments, offering excellent benefits and loan repayment opportunities. Ideal candidates will have board certification, an APC license, and at least one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Incentives and stock options

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted APC license in Connecticut.
• Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain post-hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage during PTO or absences of primary APC.
• Manage acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive routine and acute care assessments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaboration with care teams

ICD-10 coding

Education

MSN from an accredited program

Degree from accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program

This is a travel role covering the State of Connecticut and will require overnight travel. This role comes with great incentives!

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is innovating in healthcare by integrating solutions to address physical, mental, and social needs—helping patients access care anytime and anywhere.

As part of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, you will provide care to patients at home in settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, enhancing access to healthcare.

We aim to connect care seamlessly across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The SCC program is a comprehensive, coordinated care delivery model for members in facility settings. The APC in SCC provides care to high-risk members as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role offers work-life balance, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. It requires travel across Connecticut.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coverage during PTO or absences of primary APC
• Manage acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including testing and interventions
• Manage short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
• Conduct comprehensive routine and acute care assessments
• Manage medical and behavioral conditions effectively
• Ensure accurate documentation, including ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

We offer a supportive environment with performance recognition, clear success pathways, and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified APC with a national board certification:
• For NPs: MSN from an accredited program and certification via AANP or ANCC, with preferred certifications in ANP, FNP, or GNP
• For PAs: Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certification

• Active, unrestricted APC license in Connecticut
• Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain post-hire
• Ability to gain collaborative practice agreement if required
• Physical ability to perform assessments and move equipment (e.g., 30-pound bag)
• Reliable transportation
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with patients with complex behavioral, social, or functional needs
• Knowledge of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness management
• Proficiency in electronic medical records

**Please Note:** Employees must be in active status and commit to a minimum of 12 months in the role. The full student loan repayment benefit requires a 36-month role commitment within Home and Community. If leaving earlier, repayments cease.

The salary range is $89,800 to $176,700 annually, based on factors like experience, education, and location. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, incentives, stock options, and 401(k). All benefits are subject to eligibility.

UnitedHealth Group’s mission is to improve health outcomes and make healthcare accessible for all, emphasizing equity and environmental responsibility.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must pass a drug test before employment.