Optum
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior Community Care - King County,
Optum, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior Community Care – King County, WA
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$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry‑leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.
We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients.
We serve millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, and as a CCM Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services on a periodic or intermittent basis.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Care Delivery
Deliver cost‑effective, quality care to assigned members
Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions effectively, in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider
Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings concisely and comprehensively to meet CMS regulations
Ensure all diagnoses are ICD‑10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately
Address all quality elements and document them
Conduct initial, annual, and post‑hospitalization medication reviews and reconciliations
Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member’s plan of care by engaging facility staff, families, and physicians
Evaluate and revise the plan as needed for effectiveness, necessity, and efficiency
Use clinical guidelines and CCM protocols
Attend and complete mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements
Travel between care sites
Care Coordination
Understand payer/plan benefits and CCM policies, then articulate them to providers, members, and stakeholders
Assess medical necessity and effectiveness of ancillary services to determine benefit events
Coordinate care transitions across care settings
Monitor member and family needs, adjusting plans as circumstances change
Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment
Evaluate cost‑effectiveness while meeting member, family, and provider needs
Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
Promote the CCM program in assigned facilities through partnership with stakeholders
Generate original thinking and creativity to improve methods and approaches
Work independently with minimal supervision
Enter available hours into the web‑based application at least one month in advance
Demonstrate initiative toward individual, team, and organizational goals
Participate in CCM quality initiatives
Check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and scheduling
Required Qualifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
For NPs: Graduate of an accredited MSN program and board certified via AANP, ANCC, or relevant specialty
For PAs: Certified Physician Assistant through NCCPA
Active and unrestricted state license
Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post‑hire)
Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
Physical ability to lift 30‑pound bags, navigate stairs, and move through various dwelling conditions
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to client sites
Preferred Qualifications
At least 1 year of hands‑on post‑grad experience in long‑term care
Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness
Knowledge of advanced illness and end‑of‑life discussions
Proficient computer skills for electronic medical record documentation
Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Adaptability to change
Employees must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home & Community for 36 months to receive the full student‑loan‑repayment benefit
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus, and may increase over time based on performance.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution—all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry‑leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.
We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients.
We serve millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, and as a CCM Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services on a periodic or intermittent basis.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Care Delivery
Deliver cost‑effective, quality care to assigned members
Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions effectively, in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider
Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings concisely and comprehensively to meet CMS regulations
Ensure all diagnoses are ICD‑10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately
Address all quality elements and document them
Conduct initial, annual, and post‑hospitalization medication reviews and reconciliations
Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member’s plan of care by engaging facility staff, families, and physicians
Evaluate and revise the plan as needed for effectiveness, necessity, and efficiency
Use clinical guidelines and CCM protocols
Attend and complete mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements
Travel between care sites
Care Coordination
Understand payer/plan benefits and CCM policies, then articulate them to providers, members, and stakeholders
Assess medical necessity and effectiveness of ancillary services to determine benefit events
Coordinate care transitions across care settings
Monitor member and family needs, adjusting plans as circumstances change
Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment
Evaluate cost‑effectiveness while meeting member, family, and provider needs
Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
Promote the CCM program in assigned facilities through partnership with stakeholders
Generate original thinking and creativity to improve methods and approaches
Work independently with minimal supervision
Enter available hours into the web‑based application at least one month in advance
Demonstrate initiative toward individual, team, and organizational goals
Participate in CCM quality initiatives
Check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and scheduling
Required Qualifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
For NPs: Graduate of an accredited MSN program and board certified via AANP, ANCC, or relevant specialty
For PAs: Certified Physician Assistant through NCCPA
Active and unrestricted state license
Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post‑hire)
Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
Physical ability to lift 30‑pound bags, navigate stairs, and move through various dwelling conditions
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to client sites
Preferred Qualifications
At least 1 year of hands‑on post‑grad experience in long‑term care
Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness
Knowledge of advanced illness and end‑of‑life discussions
Proficient computer skills for electronic medical record documentation
Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Adaptability to change
Employees must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home & Community for 36 months to receive the full student‑loan‑repayment benefit
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus, and may increase over time based on performance.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution—all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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