Remote Telehealth PA/NP: Virtual Care Clinician

Optum; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for remote telehealth services. The role focuses on virtual patient triage, assessments, and referrals, supporting Optum Serve operations across multiple states.

The position requires licensure in one or more states, the ability to obtain additional licenses, and experience with EHRs. It offers a remote schedule with weekend coverage and collaboration with a national healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant Program or Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner program
• Unrestricted PA/NP license in the state of residence
• Ability to obtain 10+ additional state licenses within 2 weeks of hire
• Experience using electronic health record systems and documenting patient care

Responsibilities

• Perform virtual patient triage, assessments, and referrals
• Conduct virtual health assessments in non-traditional settings
• Maintain complete records of patient plans of care and follow-up as required

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Patience

Education

PA or NP degree

Tools

EHR platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for remote telehealth services. The role focuses on virtual patient triage, assessments, and referrals, supporting Optum Serve operations across multiple states.

The position requires licensure in one or more states, the ability to obtain additional licenses, and experience with EHRs. It offers a remote schedule with weekend coverage and collaboration with a national healthcare