Optum
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PT OR FT - HouseCalls - Yakima, WA
Optum, Granger, Washington, United States, 98932
Overview
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our HouseCalls team in Yakima County, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you will provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks and coordinates appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work-life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered with coverage across the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required. You can work up to 10 hours a day, part time or full time. Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in-home assessments including evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical examination Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point-of-care testing (as appropriate) Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management to support treatment Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and assessment findings Communicate assessment findings to inform the member's PCP of potential gaps in care Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP or PA license in state of assignment by start date; OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag, navigating stairs and various dwelling conditions, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to perform physical assessment Driver's license and access to reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology Home health care or home visit experience Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other languages Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based on experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a broad range of benefits and incentives. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our HouseCalls team in Yakima County, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you will provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks and coordinates appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work-life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered with coverage across the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required. You can work up to 10 hours a day, part time or full time. Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in-home assessments including evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical examination Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point-of-care testing (as appropriate) Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management to support treatment Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and assessment findings Communicate assessment findings to inform the member's PCP of potential gaps in care Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP or PA license in state of assignment by start date; OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag, navigating stairs and various dwelling conditions, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to perform physical assessment Driver's license and access to reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology Home health care or home visit experience Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other languages Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based on experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a broad range of benefits and incentives. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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