NP or PA Home Visits - SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila WA

$40, Student Loan Repayment Or $30, Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program

Optum is seeking a NP or PA Home Visits to join our Home-based Medical Care team in SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll help bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients.

This life-changing work helps give older adults more days at home.

At Optum, the integrated medical 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.

Objective :

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 or physician assistants
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and / or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians / providers, and facility staff when applicable
• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter. Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization.

Meets with patients and / or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable

• Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions
• Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc.

New hire and annual skills check / training provided

• Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer
• Educates patients and / or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
• Provides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate
• Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence
• Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
• On-call for caseload during business hours. Participation in clinical after hours on-call program on rotational basis
• 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

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.

Some of our offerings include :

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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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 :

Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited programCurrent state RN license Current NP license / PA license2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency / urgent care, desiredKnowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systemsAccess to reliable transportation required;

if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes Knowledge of clinical standards of care Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid / Medicare contracts and benefit systems is

Washington Residents Only : The salary range for Washington residents is $85, to $, annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and k 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.

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