Per diem NP or PA, Long Term Care, Lane County, OR

Optum; Cottage Grove (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

No on-call weekends

Job summary

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide geriatric and palliative care in senior living communities across Lane County, Oregon. The role emphasizes quality outcomes, care coordination, and relationship-based medicine, with a flexible schedule and a 24-hour minimum per month commitment.

Highlights include a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, no routine on-call, approximately 4–6 patient visits per day, and strong emphasis on team

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited MSN or DNP program with board certification (AANP or ANCC).
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
• Order and interpret diagnostics and interventions as appropriate
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, facility staff, families, and physicians
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning conversations
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Coordinate care as patients transition between care settings
• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans

Education

MSN or DNP with board certification (AANP/ANCC)

NCCPA certification for PA

Job description

Per diem NP or PA, Long Term Care, Lane County, OR

Incentives & Schedule

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates
• Value-based care model with no productivity requirements
• Flexible schedule with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month
• No routine on-call, weekends, or holidays required
• Approximately 4-6 patient visits per day, allowing for longer, more meaningful patient interactions

About the Role

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care to high-risk patients in senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and other community-based settings. This role combines geriatric and palliative care principles with a strong focus on quality outcomes, care coordination, and relationship-based medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
• Order and interpret diagnostics and interventions as appropriate
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, facility staff, families, and physicians
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning conversations
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Coordinate care as patients transition between care settings
• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans

Required Qualifications

• NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP program with board certification (AANP or ANCC)
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
• Active Oregon license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform home and facility-based assessments and transport equipment

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Paid parental leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Equipment stipend
• Extensive clinician development and training programs

Highlights

This role offers a value-based care model that prioritizes quality over volume, allowing providers to spend more time with patients, build meaningful relationships, and make a significant impact on the health and well-being of seniors in community-based settings. New graduates are welcome, and providers receive strong training and support within one of the nation's largest APC organizations.

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 $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.