Cardiology Advanced Practice Clinician (PA/NP) - Optum Washington, Everett, WA

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Cardiology PA or NP to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

The Cardiology Advanced Practice Clinician will function as an Outpatient and Inpatient Cardiology healthcare provider, who with physician oversight, will work in collaboration with a broad multidisciplinary health team located at one clinic and hospital in Everett.  The APC will be responsible for providing comprehensive care in an outpatient and inpatient setting, demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses. APC will be responsible for assessment, understanding of diagnosis, treatment, co-management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The ideal APC candidate will demonstrate an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, will be proficient in communication, both with patients and families and within the practice and thrive in a setting based upon interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and system-based practice.

The Cardiology Advanced Practice Clinician will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state laws, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Treating and managing cardiology patients according to standard, usual and acceptable or customary methods and techniques with 75% outpatient and 25% inpatient responsibilities.

Clinical Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data
• Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts the plan of care as needed
• Co-manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
• Counsels and educates patients and families
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Patient Care

• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings 
• Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations 
• Professionalism
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
• Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary

Systems Based Practice

• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities
• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.) 
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of Cardiology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems
• Establish understanding of medical diagnoses
• Oversee supportive care needs
• Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice
• Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues
• Co-manage inpatients from the existing outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians
• Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities 

• Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment as part of initial inpatient consult
• Participates in rounding and collaborates with attending or consulting team in order to adjust plans of care
• Performing inpatient consultations and stress testing for cardiology patients
• Coordinating transfers of care between inpatient and outpatient settings

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll 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 development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• APRN or PA-C licensure in Washington or ability to obtain prior to employment
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP or Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Basic, technical computer proficiency 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of cardiology experience, 2+ years of Primary Care experience, or 3+ years of RN Cardiology or other inpatient medical specialty experience
• EPIC EMR familiarity

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $114,784 to $160,000 per year. 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 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 far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.