Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior Living

Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements, $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program

Are you feeling burned out from the relentless pace of clinic-based, fee-for-service healthcare? Do you wish you had more time to truly address your patients’ needs? If you’re seeking a change, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Senior Community Care team in Salem/Eugene, OR, Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

At Optum, the integrated healthcare teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In Optum’s Senior Living Program, people are our priority — starting with our dedicated clinicians. We believe in supporting you both personally and professionally to help you reach your full potential. Our care model focuses on assisted living and other community-based settings, blending palliative care with internal medicine.  The Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants within Senior Living provide care to our highest-risk patients and are part of an interdisciplinary team.

We offer extensive training in our unique approach, and because we are not fee-for-service, our focus is on quality patient outcomes, not volume. With a manageable expectation of approximately 4-6 patient visits per day, you’ll have the time to invest in your patients’ well-being and build meaningful relationships.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments 
• Manage patients through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
• Manage patients during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team 
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations 
• Facilitate agreement and implementation of the patient’s plan of care by engaging the facility staff, families/responsible parties, primary and specialty care clinicians
• Coordinate care as patients transition through different levels of care and care settings 
• Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify most effective plan of care that aligns with the patient’s needs and wishes 
• Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision

What Makes an Optum Career different?

• As the largest employer of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license   
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients  
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations  
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Market-competitive compensation model with both salary and incentive opportunities
• Robust retirement offerings including employer-funded contributions to retirement plans and employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical dental, vision, Short Term/Long Term Disability, and more
• Robust clinician learning and development programs
• Excellent Paid Time Off package
• Continuing Education (CE)
• Paid parental leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Equipment stipend
• And more!

Required Qualifications:

• Physician Assistants:
  • Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
  • Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) (SCC04)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state 
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment 
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• 1+ years of clinical experience in practice in senior living, geriatric medicine, or home care
• Experience in meeting the healthcare needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions 
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

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 are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling 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 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.

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