Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Associate - Part Time

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program

$2,500 relocation expenses for candidates moving within 50 miles of position location

This is a Part-time position (20 hours a week)

Feeling overwhelmed? ?Overburdened with your workload? Lacking work / life balance???

Dont

miss this ONE OF A KIND unique opportunity with the company leading the way in healthcare! Patient Connect is

time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility.?

The purpose of this visit is to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission. During this visit you will capture STAR measures, educate the patient, and document all their acute and chronic diagnoses.? This position

provides

the NP multiple opportunities each day to use their experience and education in varying settings to provide guidance and compassion to a vulnerable population during a difficult transition in their healthcare.

The NP

or PA

will not be managing care but will be communicating pertinent findings to the attending and facility staff. You will not bear the heavy responsibility for orders, treatments, and follow up.

You will have the autonomy you deserve, which shows your value and ability to work independently. We would love to hear from you to explain the benefits, pay and job description further.

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 individuals physical, mental, and social needs helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.???

Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nations largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.

Primary Responsibilities :

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.

Responsible for ensuring that all diagnoses are ICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit

The APC

is responsible for

ensuring that all quality elements are addressed and documented

The APC will do

an initial

medication review

Must attend and complete all mandatory educational and

computer / virtual

training requirements

Travel between care sites

mandatory

Care Coordination

Communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding any medical concerns at the time of your visit.

Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors

Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns / issues

Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision

Ability to enter available hours into web-based application, at least one month prior to available work time

Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and

objectives

Participate in

quality initiatives

vailability to check Optum email intermittently for required

trainings

communications, and monthly scheduling

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 :

For NPs - Certified Nurse Practitioner?through a national board

Graduate of an accredited masters degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult / Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP?

For PAs - Certified Physician Assistant through a national board : Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)?

Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside.?

Current active DEA licensure / prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).

Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area.?

Ability to lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations.?

Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.

Preferred Qualifications :

1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care

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.?

Adaptability to change.?

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.