Physician Assistant, PA (Troy, NY)

Optum
Albany, NY, US
Full-time
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$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program

Landmark, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady, NY.

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, youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.?

At Optum, youll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.

Here, youll 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 in this function works as a provider member within the HBMC interdisciplinary team in the direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an assigned geography.

Dedicated to improving the health and well- being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, HBMC interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to develop and carry out patients goals of care in all phases of the patient journey.

Primary Responsibilities :

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing

Understands and complies with long-term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs and other collaborating physicians / providers

Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled members and bi-annually thereafter. Develops a member management care plan upon enrolment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization.

Meets with members and / or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP in these meetings

Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedure

Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary transfers / acute admissions

Consults with hospital physicians following notification of member transfer

Collaborates with UM staff and PCPs / facility staff to enable medical necessity determinations for requested medical services

Educates members and / or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting members and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness

Provides counsel, support and education to facility staff

Supports FCMs in developing and providing in-service educational programs to facility staff

Participates in management meetings that include, but may not be limited to :

Weekly case conference reviews

Monthly staff meetings

Schedule Joint Operating Committee meetings

Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings

Continuing education / journal club programs

Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery

On-call for caseload during business hours. May require some participation in clinical on-call program as plan expands

Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews

Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

Youll 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 :

Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program

Current state RN license if Nurse Practitioner

Current NP or PA license

Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems

Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Landmark Motor Vehicle Safety policy

Preferred Qualifications :

2+ years of clinical experience

Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPC codes

Knowledge of clinical standards of care

Awareness NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid / Medicare contracts and benefit systems

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, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Landmark Health, a part of Optum, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community.

Our medical group provides home-based medical care to patients.Our clinical teams can spend quality-time caring for a smaller number of patients, giving all patients the space, respect, compassion and care they deserve.

At Landmark, our interdisciplinary teams collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. Join Landmark to be part of a growing company full of purpose-driven, action-oriented, and compassionate team members working to dramatically transform healthcare for our communities.

Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.

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