Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lifestyle & Metabolic Medicine - Seattle, WA

Optum Care Washington, (formerly The PolyClinic) is seeking a Lifestyle & Metabolic Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Seattle, 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 Details: 

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Health education
• Disease prevention
• Counseling
• Work with a diverse patient population and be a valuable consultant for individuals, families, and our community
• Medication management: anti-obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.
• Potential for shared appointments or group education activities
• Full-time position Monday-Friday with flexible shifts
• No weekend or evening shifts and no call

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential, and more.

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:

• Unrestricted WA License and DEA certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Nurse Practitioner Certification (NP-C)
• 2+ years of clinical/outpatient experience
• Experience building positive working relationships
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, high patient satisfaction and demonstrated experience promoting teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in obesity / weight loss medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, or similar
• Certification in obesity or lifestyle medicine
• Teaching or group education experience

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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