Per Diem NP/PA: Flexible, Autonomous Geriatrics

Optum; Woodland (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician for field-based, per diem care across skilled nursing facilities. You will autonomously manage a patient panel with support from an interdisciplinary team, focusing on quality and patient outcomes rather than volume.

You’ll lead care decisions, coordinate with PCPs, and benefit from strong clinical autonomy, with a flexible schedule and no productivity quotas. Longitudinal care and complex patient needs define this role.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Current NCCPA certification and state licensure for PAs
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with access to reliable transportation
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself to perform job duties

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics and interventions
• Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Develop and manage complex treatment plans
• Lead advanced illness, goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, facilities and caregivers
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Independent decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Communication

Education

ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric Primary Care certification

NCCPA certification (PA)

State licensure (active, unrestricted)

DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) proficiency

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician for field-based, per diem care across skilled nursing facilities. You will autonomously manage a patient panel with support from an interdisciplinary team, focusing on quality and patient outcomes rather than volume.

You’ll lead care decisions, coordinate with PCPs, and benefit from strong clinical autonomy, with a flexible schedule and no productivity quotas. Longitudinal care and complex patient needs define this role.