Per Diem, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Bronx and Westchester

Optum; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a CCM Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to deliver quality care to patients at home and in facilities. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team dedicated to improving health equity and providing comprehensive health services to Medicare and Medicaid patients. The position requires a Master's degree in Nursing and offers a competitive hourly wage with benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentives

Stock purchase options

401k contributions

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner with an active, unrestricted license.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and navigate various dwelling conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost-effective, quality care to assigned members.
• Coordinate care transitions and monitor patient needs.
• Participate in quality initiatives and demonstrate proactive behavior.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Job Description: CCM Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Per Diem)

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

The hours are flexible - weekday availability preferred. Shifts can be 8-4, 9-5, or 10-6.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of UnitedHealth Group, is innovating in healthcare by integrating solutions that address physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access care anytime, anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, you will provide care to patients at home, in nursing homes, or assisted living facilities, supporting improved access to healthcare.

Join us to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. We are rapidly expanding as the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners, offering a supportive environment and growth opportunities.

Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum provides comprehensive health and wellness services. This role involves delivering periodic or intermittent medical care to Optum members.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Primary Care Delivery:
   • Provide cost-effective, quality care to assigned members.
   • Manage medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions collaboratively with physicians or specialists.
   • Conduct assessments, document findings per CMS regulations.
   • Ensure diagnoses are accurately ICD10 coded and documented.
   • Complete medication reviews and facilitate care plan implementation.
   • Evaluate and revise care plans as needed, utilizing established guidelines.
   • Attend mandatory training and complete all required educational modules.
   • Travel between care sites is mandatory.
2. Care Coordination:
   • Understand and communicate benefits, policies, and procedures effectively.
   • Assess medical necessity of services and coordinate care transitions.
   • Monitor and adjust care plans based on patient needs and responses.
   • Review interventions for appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.
3. Program Enhancement & Behaviors:
   • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
   • Promote the CCM program and develop membership.
   • Contribute creatively to improve methods and approaches.
   • Operate independently with minimal supervision.
   • Enter available hours into scheduling systems at least one month prior.
   • Participate in quality initiatives and demonstrate proactive behavior.
   • Check emails intermittently for updates and training.

We offer a rewarding environment with clear success metrics, development opportunities, and recognition programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board, with a master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Active, unrestricted license in your state.
• Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain it.
• Reliable transportation for site visits.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, navigate stairs, and adapt to various dwelling conditions.
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement if required by your state.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in Long Term Care.
• Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic illness, and end-of-life discussions.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and developing positive patient relationships.
• Adaptable to changing environments.

The hourly pay ranges from $43.17 to $84.95, based on experience, education, certifications, and location. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentives, stock purchase options, and 401k contributions.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve health equity. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to mitigating our environmental impact. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, requiring a pre-employment drug test.