Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Optum NV

Optum NV is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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.

In this role, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will have clinical practice experience to assess patients of various age groups and have the ability to diagnose, create treatment plans and prescribe medications as related to the treatment plan. The extender develops plans in collaboration with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient in their primary care team. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
• Interpretation of tests
• Counseling liaison to women's support group programs
• Will conduct breast exams, gynecological disease and treatments, including prenatal care; colposcopy; placement of IUD's and general OB/GYN office procedures
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
• Provide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issue
• Documents treatment plans in the medical record
• Documents collaborative guidance from the physician as needed
• Coordination of care for patient

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:

• Master of Science degree in Nursing or Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification in Women’s Health, Adult or Family and/or Certified Midwifery or Physician Assistant certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Unrestricted, active licensure in the State where this position is based, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current DEA or ability to obtain
• 1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an OB/GYN or Women’s Health clinic setting
• Ability to perform colposcopy or ability to obtain training prior to beginning employment
• Intermediate level of technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Current NPI and/or PTAN number or ability to obtain
• Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
• Ability to make care decisions based on the best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
• Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans 

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $109,513 to $160,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.