Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Sr Community Care - Remote

$109,500 - $164,000 / year

Full-Time (40 Hours) - Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm PST
Work at Home!

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum 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) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. 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 settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting. The APC within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team.

In this remote role you will provide virtual care for patients in various settings. This excellent opportunity affords a collaborative role bringing enormous satisfaction in the care and comfort of our patients. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.

If you hold a OR NP or PA license, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Available on provided telephonic platform, both taking and placing calls to coordinate and manage care for members between care givers, facilities, hospitals, primary care providers and the Optum field colleagues
- Available to use video platform based on clinical need
- Working hours should be performed in a secure location as patient privacy is required
Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
Conduct routine, acute, follow up, and comprehensive assessments
Manage members 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

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:

Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside, as well as the State of Oregon, and ability to obtain in other required locations
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)
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) (SCC04)
3+ years of clinical experience in practice
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state

Preferred Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted license in WA
Experience in a long-term care setting highly preferred
Experience working in a telehealth environment
Experience in meeting the medical 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
Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Proven adaptability to change

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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Seeking to hire PAs or NPs who reside or hold licensure in the following states with ability to obtain multiple state licenses per regional assignment: KS, OR, AR, AK, IA, ME, KY, CT, NH, WV, DE, MT, ID, SD, NM, RI, ND, VT, WY, WY, NE You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: This role is entirely remote and requires working in a non-traditional clinical setting. It is also (virtually) customer-facing with high expectations for operational excellence. The noise level is moderate and there is no risk of exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary. Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, in addition to patience and a high-level of customer service to all patients and fellow staff Always acts professionally with minimal supervision as a representative of Optum Serve Possesses solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, solve moderately complex problems while working both independently and collaboratively with others Maintains compliance with Optum Serve and Federal, State, and Local regulatory, contractual, and organizational guidelines including HIPAA as outlined in training and policies/procedures, quality assurance and improvement processes Organizes workload, sets priorities, completes assignments in a timely manner and utilizes resources appropriately while complying with organizational standards Dedicated to building rapport with team members, internal and external customers, and management team by demonstrating a solid customer service orientation and a continuous positive image of Optum Serve Is punctual for work attendance and abide by work schedule Practices within mandated scope of licensure/certification Provide excellent patient care within the scope of PA or NP credentialed privileges Analyze and interpret histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' plans of care, documenting care within an appropriate time frame Conduct virtual medical assessment Ensure appropriate follow-ups for all referrals Ensure patient assessments are being carried out as per site guidelines Manage new medical problems and appropriate follow-up on any ongoing medical problems Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Apply proper patient identification practice and HIPPA compliance Provide virtual support in emergent situations to patients who have medical needs while waiting for emergency response team Remain up to date on all contract requirements This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary Emergency Response: Responsible for assessment of patient's emergent needs in a nontraditional setting Attune assessment and critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate care can be delivered safely and within the scope of capabilities of the available resources Skilled in emergency response Shift Expectations: There will be 3 shift options: 8 am CST, 9 am CST or 10 am CST start Each shift will be 8.5 hours and include two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break All shifts must work one weekend rotation per month with the choice of a weekday off that week Mental Demands: Reading, writing, attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving, ad hoc decision-making skills, math skills, reasoning skills, oral communication, written communication, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, stress management skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Physical Demands: Handling (holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands), fingering (picking, pinching, fine manipulation), sitting, standing and speaking for long periods of time, and walking. Seeing and hearing alarms and settings responding according to training and procedures. 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's Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant Program or Master's Degree from an accredited university in a Nurse Practitioner program Valid and unrestricted professional PA or NP license in the state which you reside Ability to apply for 10+ additional assigned state licensures within 2 weeks of hire date Collaborative physician agreement if applicable based on state scope of practice regulations 1+ years as a PA or NP in a clinical environment including oversight of ancillary and clinical staff and caring for adults Experience conducting assessments on wide variety of acute/chronic conditions Proven experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) platforms to document, review, and manage patient information Proven excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Ability to work one or more of the listed schedule requirements including one weekend rotation per month Preferred Qualifications: Multiple licensures preferably in one or more of the following states with ability to obtain multiple state licenses per regional assignment: KS, OR, AR, AK, IA, ME, KY, CT, NH, WV, DE, MT, ID, SD, NM, RI, ND, VT, WY, WY, NE 2+ years clinical experience in a health care delivery system VA and/or military experience Experience working in a Virtual setting Experience working in a call center environment, handling a high volume of calls and performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and productivity standards Proven leadership experience including the ability to supervise, coach and develop staff using excellent interpersonal and communication skills Familiarity with government forms and documentation Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and database experience Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven excellent social and therapeutic communications skills *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. 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. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Telehealth

3 weeks ago

PA or NP - Telehealth Assessments - Afternoon Shift - (11 AM, 12 PM, or 1 PM Start) - Remote

Optum Wichita, KS

$113,000 - $173,500 / year

Explore opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI) , part of the Optum family of business. We're dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process. With offices in La Crosse, Wis., a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the country, we have a variety of rewarding career opportunities for you. Elevate your career as you help us create a healthier tomorrow for everyone and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Serve Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides clinically competent delivery of quality virtual medical care services required during Optum Serve operations. The PA or NP is responsible for providing clinically competent medical care services, within their scope of practice. The PA or NP working remotely on behalf of Optum Serve is responsible for safe patient care and ensuring adherence to all Optum Serve Policies and Procedures. All PA or NP shall meet the qualifications for their specialty and perform essentially the same functions, within the scope of acceptable standards for their technical professional discipline, as those required by DoD or government service technical professionals of similar experience and in similar duty assignments. This position works in collaboration with other providers as well as other team members of the healthcare team to complete Virtual health assessments in non-traditional healthcare settings. This provider is responsible for virtual patient triage, assessments, and referrals of all presenting patients to Optum Serve Telehealth. Seeking to hire PAs or NPs who reside or hold licensure in the following states with ability to obtain multiple state licenses per regional assignment: KS, OR, AR, AK, IA, ME, KY, CT, NH, WV, DE, MT, ID, SD, NM, RI, ND, VT, WY, WY, NE Essential Functions Include: This role is entirely remote and requires working in a non-traditional clinical setting. It is also (virtually) customer-facing with high expectations for operational excellence. The noise level is moderate and there is no risk of exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary. Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, in addition to patience and a high-level of customer service to all patients and fellow staff Always acts professionally with minimal supervision as a representative of Optum Serve Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, solve moderately complex problems while working both independently and collaboratively with others Maintains compliance with Optum Serve and Federal, State, and Local regulatory, contractual, and organizational guidelines including HIPAA as outlined in training and policies/procedures, quality assurance and improvement processes Organizes workload, sets priorities, completes assignments in a timely manner and utilizes resources appropriately while complying with organizational standards Dedicated to building rapport with team members, internal and external customers, and management team by demonstrating a strong customer service orientation and a continuous positive image of Optum Serve Is punctual for work attendance and abide by work schedule Practices within mandated scope of licensure/certification Provide excellent patient care within the scope of PA or NP credentialed privileges Analyze and interpret histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' plans of care, documenting care within an appropriate time frame Conduct virtual medical assessment Ensure appropriate follow-ups for all referrals Ensure patient assessments are being carried out as per site guidelines Manage new medical problems and appropriate follow-up on any ongoing medical problems Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Apply proper patient identification practice and HIPPA compliance Provide virtual support in emergent situations to patients who have medical needs while waiting for emergency response team Remain up to date on all contract requirements This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary Emergency Response: Responsible for assessment of patient's emergent needs in a nontraditional setting Attune assessment and critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate care can be delivered safely and within the scope of capabilities of the available resources Skilled in emergency response Shift Expectations: There will be 3 shift options: 11 am CST, 12 noon CST or 1 pm CST start Each shift will be 8.5 hours and include two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break All shifts must work one weekend rotation per month with the choice of a weekday off that week Mental Demands: Reading, writing, attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving, ad hoc decision-making skills, math skills, reasoning skills, oral communication, written communication, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, stress management skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Physical Demands: Handling (holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands), fingering (picking, pinching, fine manipulation), sitting, standing and speaking for long periods of time, and walking. Seeing and hearing alarms and settings responding according to training and procedures. 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's Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant Program or Master's Degree from an accredited university in a Nurse Practitioner program Valid and unrestricted professional PA or NP license in the state which you reside Ability to apply for 10+ additional assigned state licensures within 2 weeks of hire date Collaborative physician agreement if applicable based on state scope of practice regulations 1+ years as a PA or NP in a clinical environment including oversight of ancillary and clinical staff and caring for adults Experience conducting assessments on wide variety of acute/chronic conditions Proven experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) platforms to document, review, and manage patient information Ability to work one or more of the listed schedule requirements including one weekend rotation per month Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years clinical experience in a health care delivery system VA and/or military experience Experience working in a Virtual setting Experience working in a call center environment, handling a high volume of calls and performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and productivity standards Familiarity with government forms and documentation Proven leadership experience including the ability to supervise, coach and develop staff using excellent interpersonal and communication skills Has multiple licensures preferably in one or more of the following states with ability to obtain multiple state licenses per regional assignment: KS, OR, AR, AK, IA, ME, KY, CT, NH, WV, DE, MT, ID, SD, NM, RI, ND, VT, WY, WY, NE Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent social and therapeutic communications skills Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and database experience *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. 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. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.