Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Optum CA - Torrance

UnitedHealth Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package and bonuses

Partnership program

CME reimbursement and time off

Paid license renewals

Malpractice coverage

Advanced EMR system

Employee wellness program

Job summary

OptumCare in Torrance, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care with a focus on quality over volume, addressing patient needs thoroughly. You will see patients of all ages in a setting that values collaboration and professional growth.

Requirements include unrestricted CA license, CA DEA certificate, NP/PA program completion, and EMR proficiency. New graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Unrestricted CA license.
• CA DEA certificate required prior to start date.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Patient volume is 18‑20 on average.
• See patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric age.
• Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm.

Education

Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

CA DEA certificate

Unrestricted CA license

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Optum CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team in Torrance, CA. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient's needs.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You will work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment guided by diversity and inclusion while driving toward the Quadruple Aim. Our goal is to empower you to live your best life at work and at home while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Position Highlights

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Patient volume is 18‑20 on average.
• See patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric age.
• Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package and bonuses.
• Partnership program.
• CME reimbursement and related time off.
• Paid license renewals.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Advanced EMR system.
• Employee wellness program.

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

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Unrestricted CA license.
• CA DEA certificate required prior to start date.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• EMR proficiency.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, all subject to eligibility requirements.

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.