Senior Care NP/PA: Autonomy, Sign-On Bonus, Relocation

Optum; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Stock purchase plan

CE support

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Equipment stipend

Career growth

Job summary

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for high-risk patients in assisted living communities, senior housing, and nursing home settings. This value-based care role emphasizes quality outcomes, chronic disease management, palliative care principles, and meaningful patient relationships.

The role offers extensive training, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to practice with autonomy across multiple care settings.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP with AANP/ANCC certification for NP
• NCCPA certification for PA
• Active state license (or ability to obtain)
• Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Collaborative practice agreement if required
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel between care settings

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
• Coordinate diagnostics, testing, and treatment interventions
• Document correctly with ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with facility staff, families, specialists, and care teams
• Lead advance care planning conversations
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Coordinate care transitions and develop care plans

Job description

Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for high-risk patients in assisted living communities, senior housing, and nursing home settings. This value-based care role emphasizes quality outcomes, chronic disease management, palliative care principles, and meaningful patient relationships.

The role offers extensive training, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to practice with autonomy across multiple care settings.