Per diem APC (NP/PA) Long Term Care - Marion County, OR

Optum; Silverton (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Mileage reimbursement

Equipment stipend

Generous PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum in Salem, OR seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver high-risk patient care in assisted living and senior communities. This role blends geriatrics, internal medicine, chronic disease management, and palliative care within a value-based model.

You will conduct assessments, manage illnesses, coordinate tests and treatments, and work with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and caregivers across transitions.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP with AANP/ANCC certification for NP track.
• PA track requires NCCPA certification and relevant program completion.
• Active state license or ability to obtain license; DEA license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations.
• Coordinate testing, diagnostics, and treatment interventions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning discussions.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate care transitions and develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and ICD-10

Education

MSN or DNP degree

NCCPA/Certification

DEA license (active or able)

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus External Candidates
Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements

Salem, OR

Incentives & Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates
• Value-based care model with no productivity requirements
• Competitive compensation plus incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, and employee stock purchase plans
• Continuing Education support, paid parental leave, mileage reimbursement, equipment stipend, and generous PTO

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Flexible schedule with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month
• routine on-call responsibilities
• Focus on quality patient care rather than visit volume
• Average of 4-6 patient visits per day

About the Role

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care for high-risk patients in assisted living and senior living communities in the Salem area. This role combines elements of geriatrics, internal medicine, chronic disease management, and palliative care within a value-based care model.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
• Coordinate testing, diagnostics, and treatment interventions
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning discussions
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers
• Coordinate care transitions and develop individualized care plans

Required Qualifications

• NP: MSN or DNP degree with AANP or ANCC certification
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
• Active state license (or ability to obtain)
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain *
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform home and facility-based assessments
• Availability to work at least 24 hours per month

Preferred Qualifications

• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Experience in geriatrics, senior living, home care, or chronic disease management
• Experience caring for medically and socially complex patients
• Knowledge of advanced illness and end-of-life care discussions
• EMR proficiency and strong documentation skills

Highlights

• Value-based care focused on outcomes rather than productivity
• Manageable patient volume of approximately 4-6 visits per day
• Strong interdisciplinary team support
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with seniors in assisted living and community-based settings
• Excellent work-life balance and flexibility
• Ideal for clinicians interested in geriatrics, palliative care, and care coordination.

Pay & Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

UnitedHealth Group Mission & Commitment

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.

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