Per Diem NP/PA — Long-Term Care, WA (Sign-On Bonus)

Optum; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 214,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem schedule

Autonomous field-based practice

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support patients in skilled nursing and transitional care through the Patient Connect Program in Washington. The role emphasizes autonomous field-based practice with comprehensive health assessments and close collaboration with care teams.

The position offers flexibility with a minimum 10 hours per week, days/evenings/weekends options, and a generous hourly compensation range.

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license.
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, etc.).
• DEA license (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to skilled nursing facilities within the assigned territory.
• Ability to work at least 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and case managers.
• Support care coordination and transition planning.
• Complete documentation, coding, and quality gap closure activities.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

NP/PA license

National certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)

DEA license

Job description

Optum is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support patients in skilled nursing and transitional care through the Patient Connect Program in Washington. The role emphasizes autonomous field-based practice with comprehensive health assessments and close collaboration with care teams.

The position offers flexibility with a minimum 10 hours per week, days/evenings/weekends options, and a generous hourly compensation range.