Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Optum Full time
OptumCare Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in El Paso, TX. As a member of our OptumCare organization, you will be part of a clinician-led care team that is changing the face of healthcare for seniors.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion. You will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you, empowering you to provide high-quality care to a mostly Medicare-aged population.

Key Responsibilities
  • See patients in different clinics in the Greater El Paso Metro area, including home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
  • Practice in collaboration with our Contracted and Affiliated WellMed physicians, their advance practice clinicians, and their clinic staff
  • Educate providers on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics, capturing documentation, and adhering to quality protocols
  • Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and to ensure all preventative screenings have been complete
  • Performance will be tracked and comparatively reported using metrics related to the strategic direction and operational needs of the organization
What We Offer
  • Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $15,000
  • Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan
  • 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • 160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services
About OptumCare

At OptumCare, we're innovators in preventative healthcare, striving to change the face of healthcare for seniors. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive healthcare organizations in the world, serving almost 20 million people through more than 64,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Requirements
  • Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
  • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
  • 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment


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