Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Community Care
$104.5k/y-$156k/y
3 days ago
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Summary
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Senior Community Care program in Hartford County, CT. The role focuses on providing integrated care to high-risk patients in home and facility settings.
About the Role
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage acute medical situations, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team. The position offers flexible scheduling with no on-call, weekends, or holidays required, allowing for a better work-life balance.
About You
Required:
- Certified APC through a national board.
- For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through AANP or ANCC.
- For PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by NCCPA.
- Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Connecticut.
- Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- 1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred).
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs.
- Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness.
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions.
- Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records.
Benefits
- $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible individuals.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health.
Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
Hartford County, CT