Per Diem APC (NP/PA), Long Term Care -Yakima or Tri-Cities WA

Optum; Yakima (WA); Sur place; USD 73 000 - 109 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

No on-call

No weekends

No holidays

Résumé du poste

Optum's Senior Community Care program is seeking a Per diem Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to deliver comprehensive care to high-risk patients in Yakima or Tri-Cities, WA. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays, ensuring a predictable schedule and strong work-life balance.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication reviews, care planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for seniors in skilled nursing

Qualifications

• EMR proficiency and technology comfort.
• Active certifications for NP or PA required.
• Unrestricted state license or ability to obtain one.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain collaborative practice agreement where required.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams.
• Review medical histories, medications, and care plans.
• Support patients during short-term rehabilitation stays.
• Document diagnoses and clinical findings accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and care teams.
• Conduct advance care planning and serious illness conversations.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs.

Connaissances

EMR proficiency

Formation

Active AANP/ANCC NP certification

Active NCCPA PA certification

Unrestricted state license

Description du poste

Per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Long Term Care Yakima or Tri-Cities, WA

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | No On-Call | No Weekends | No Holidays

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent work-life balance with a predictable schedule
• No call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities
• Meaningful work caring for high-risk Medicare patients
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on vulnerable senior populations

About the Role

As an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) with Optum's Senior Community Care program, you will provide comprehensive care to high-risk patients residing in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and senior housing settings. The role focuses on improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, supporting post-acute rehabilitation, and helping patients navigate complex medical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and physical exams
• Review medical histories, medications, and care plans
• Support patients during short-term rehabilitation stays
• Document diagnoses and clinical findings accurately
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care teams
• Conduct advance care planning and serious illness conversations
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and treatment plans
• Help coordinate care for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs

Required Qualifications

• NP: Active AANP or ANCC certification
• PA: Active NCCPA certification
• Active, unrestricted state license (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain collaborative practice agreement if required by state regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of NP/PA experience
• Experience in geriatrics, long-term care, senior living, home care, or primary care
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and complex care populations
• Experience with end-of-life and advance care planning discussions
• Strong EMR and technology skills

Ideal for clinicians seeking a rewarding role with strong work-life balance, a passion for caring for older adults, and the opportunity to work closely with high-risk patients in senior living and post-acute care settings.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $53.00 - $79.00 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.