Optum
Per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate-Long Term Care Tri-cities, WA
Optum, Kennewick, Washington, United States, 99536
$5,000 Sign on Bonus
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 careEverything..
We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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.
Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation’s largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. You have found the best place to advance your advanced practice nursing career. As an CCM Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in 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, and in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider
Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise Surgical manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and CMS regulations
Ensure all diagnoses are ICD‑10 coded accurately and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at the visit
Ensure all quality elements are addressed and documented
Conduct initial and annual medication reviews and post‑hospitalization medication reconciliation
Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member’s plan of care by engaging the facility staff, families, and providers
Evaluate the effectiveness, necessity, and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed
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Utilize practice guidelines and protocols established by CCM
Attend and complete all mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements
Travel between care sites as required
Care Coordination \ zerox Understand the payer/plan benefits, CCM associate policies, procedures and articulate them effectively to providers, members, and key decision makers
Assess the medical necessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine appropriate benefit events and communicate the process to providers and team members
Coordinate care as members transition through different levels of care and settings
Monitor the needs of members and families while facilitating adjustments to the plan of care as situations change
Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify the most effective plan of care that aligns with the member’s needs and wishes
Evaluate the plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the needs of members, families, and providers, to reduce high costs, poor outcomes, and unnecessary hospitalizations
Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors
Maintain regular and effective communication with internal and external parties, including physicians, members, key decision makers, nursing facilities, CCM staff, and other provider groups
Actively promote the CCM programしいperate risorpion?; collaborating with internal sales, provider relations, and facility leaders to maintain and develop membership.undo? internal, tailor to the paragraph as created above.
Exhibit original thinking and creativity in developing new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues
Function independently and responsibly with minimal supervision
Enter available hours into a web‑based application at least one month prior to available work time
Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
Participate in CCM quality initiatives
Check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide developmentIntegral around other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
For NPs – Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
Graduate of an accredited master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), with preferred certifications as ANP, FNP, or GNP.
For PAs – Certified Physician Assistant through a national board
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Active and unrestricted license in the state where you reside
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain it post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited)
Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Ability to lift a 30‑pound bag in and out of a car and to navigate stairs and various dwelling conditions and configurations
Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off‑hours (after 5 pm, on weekends, and/or holidays) and not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of hands‑on post‑grad experience within long‑term care
Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness
Understanding of advanced illness acties and end‑of‑life discussions
Proficient computer skills including documentation with written and electronic medical records
Ability сатe?&? to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Adaptability to change
Washington Residents Only:
The hourly range for this role is $42.31 to $83.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which.unregister something?; incorporated broken piece to cover broad statement.. We are committed to mitigating our environmental impact and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment벻?; unmatched because provide consider text as before: ... without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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 careEverything..
We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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.
Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation’s largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. You have found the best place to advance your advanced practice nursing career. As an CCM Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in 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, and in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider
Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise Surgical manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and CMS regulations
Ensure all diagnoses are ICD‑10 coded accurately and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at the visit
Ensure all quality elements are addressed and documented
Conduct initial and annual medication reviews and post‑hospitalization medication reconciliation
Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member’s plan of care by engaging the facility staff, families, and providers
Evaluate the effectiveness, necessity, and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed
েছিলেন
Utilize practice guidelines and protocols established by CCM
Attend and complete all mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements
Travel between care sites as required
Care Coordination \ zerox Understand the payer/plan benefits, CCM associate policies, procedures and articulate them effectively to providers, members, and key decision makers
Assess the medical necessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine appropriate benefit events and communicate the process to providers and team members
Coordinate care as members transition through different levels of care and settings
Monitor the needs of members and families while facilitating adjustments to the plan of care as situations change
Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify the most effective plan of care that aligns with the member’s needs and wishes
Evaluate the plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the needs of members, families, and providers, to reduce high costs, poor outcomes, and unnecessary hospitalizations
Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors
Maintain regular and effective communication with internal and external parties, including physicians, members, key decision makers, nursing facilities, CCM staff, and other provider groups
Actively promote the CCM programしいperate risorpion?; collaborating with internal sales, provider relations, and facility leaders to maintain and develop membership.undo? internal, tailor to the paragraph as created above.
Exhibit original thinking and creativity in developing new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues
Function independently and responsibly with minimal supervision
Enter available hours into a web‑based application at least one month prior to available work time
Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
Participate in CCM quality initiatives
Check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide developmentIntegral around other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
For NPs – Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
Graduate of an accredited master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), with preferred certifications as ANP, FNP, or GNP.
For PAs – Certified Physician Assistant through a national board
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Active and unrestricted license in the state where you reside
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain it post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited)
Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Ability to lift a 30‑pound bag in and out of a car and to navigate stairs and various dwelling conditions and configurations
Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off‑hours (after 5 pm, on weekends, and/or holidays) and not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of hands‑on post‑grad experience within long‑term care
Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness
Understanding of advanced illness acties and end‑of‑life discussions
Proficient computer skills including documentation with written and electronic medical records
Ability сатe?&? to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Adaptability to change
Washington Residents Only:
The hourly range for this role is $42.31 to $83.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which.unregister something?; incorporated broken piece to cover broad statement.. We are committed to mitigating our environmental impact and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment벻?; unmatched because provide consider text as before: ... without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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