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

TieTalent; New Hartford (IA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Connecticut is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a travel role supporting senior care. This position involves managing patient care in various settings, requiring overnight travel and offering competitive salary, loan repayment, and sign-on bonus options.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $25,000

Student loan repayment options of up to $40,000

Comprehensive benefits and incentives

401k contributions

Qualifications

• Certified APC through a national board.
• Active and unrestricted APC license in Connecticut.
• At least 1 year of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during PTO.
• Manage members through acute medical situations.
• Conduct comprehensive care assessments.

Skills

Clinical practice

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

MSN program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

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

$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 offers great incentives!

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is innovating in health care by creating an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we provide care to patients at home, in nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. This work enhances access and support for our patients.

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

The SCC program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model that coordinates clinical care for members in facility settings. The APC within SCC provides care to our highest-risk members and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. This position offers work-life balance with no on-call, weekends, or holidays required, and involves travel across Connecticut.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during PTO or absences
• Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Conduct comprehensive, routine, and acute care assessments
• Manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions effectively
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD-10 codes
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

We recognize and reward performance in an environment that provides clear success pathways and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified APC through a national board
  • For NPs: Graduate of an accredited MSN program, board certified by AANP or ANCC, with preferred certifications as ANP, FNP, or GNP
  • For PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, board certified by NCCPA
• Active and unrestricted APC license in Connecticut
• Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain it post-hire
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state
• Physical ability to perform assessments and move a 30-pound bag
• Reliable transportation
• At least 1 year of clinical practice experience, preferably in long-term care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with patients with complex behavioral, social, or functional needs
• Knowledge of geriatrics and chronic illnesses
• Proficient in electronic and written medical documentation

**Please Note:** Employees must be in active regular status and remain in the role for at least 12 months from hire/rehire/transfer. Leaving the role will cease student loan repayments. Full loan repayment benefits require remaining in an APC or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months.

The salary range is $89,800 to $176,700 annually, based on full-time employment and factors like location, experience, and certifications. UnitedHealth Group offers comprehensive benefits, incentives, stock purchase options, and 401k contributions. Benefits are subject to eligibility.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone. We are committed to equity, environmental responsibility, and addressing health disparities, especially among marginalized groups.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Consideration for employment is provided without regard to race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are a drug-free workplace requiring pre-employment drug testing.