Per Diem NP/PA — Autonomous Senior Care Clinician

Optum; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

No quotas

Own patient panel

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Advanced Practice Clinician to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities across Lane County. You will lead clinical decisions with support from an integrated team, in a value-based model emphasizing quality over volume.

The role is per diem and field-based, offering flexibility to build a patient panel and schedule with no productivity quotas. Strong collaboration with PCPs and an emphasis on autonomy define this position.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification for NPs or state licensure for PAs.
• Active and unrestricted licensure in the practicing state, without disciplinary actions.
• Current, unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions with testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
• Oversee a short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episode.
• Develop and manage complex treatment plans; lead goals-of-care conversations.
• Collaborate with the care team, facilities and caregivers.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and ensure complete clinical documentation.

Skills

Advanced Practice Clinician

Clinical decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Optum is seeking a Senior Advanced Practice Clinician to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities across Lane County. You will lead clinical decisions with support from an integrated team, in a value-based model emphasizing quality over volume.

The role is per diem and field-based, offering flexibility to build a patient panel and schedule with no productivity quotas. Strong collaboration with PCPs and an emphasis on autonomy define this position.