NP or PA - Part Time - Senior Community Care - Marion and Polk Counties, OR

Optum Salem, OR, US

$109,500 - $164,000 / year

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

$2,500 Relocation Assistance

No On-call, no weekends and no holidays required

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week

Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements

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 care.

We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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 Marion and Clackamas County, Oregon, 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.

Position Highlights

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
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!

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:

For Nurse Practitioners:
- Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
- Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
  - Family Nurse Practitioner
  - Adult Nurse Practitioner
  - Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
  - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
For Physician Assistants:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
- Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
- 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

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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

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