Hospice Care Physician Assistant

4 days ago


San Fernando, California, United States Optum Full time

Optum, a clinician-led care organization, is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals work and live. As a Palliative Care APC at Optum, you will be part of our team in Torrance, CA.

We are dedicated to making healthcare better for everyone. With the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you, you will have the opportunity to help your patients live healthier lives.

At Optum, you will work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. We drive towards the Quadruple Aim, striving to improve patient experience, population health, cost reduction, and caregiver satisfaction.

You will experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that can positively impact care for millions of patients across the country. Together, we have the power to make healthcare better for everyone.

Caring, Connecting, Growing together

Job Responsibilities:
  • Optum Clinic Locations: San Fernando Valley
  • Average Patients Per Day ~10-12 PPD | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow-up appointments
  • Patient Mix: >65 with chronic medical conditions e.g., CHF, COPD, Diabetes
  • No weekend or after-hours clinics but phone call coverage required in rotation with other clinicians
  • Shared call with all high-risk providers, one weekend every few months but do not need to be home-bound
  • A majority of the time will be spent between an office setting and visiting patients in a home setting
  • Dedicated support staff: Care Partner or Social Worker assigned to each patient depending on needs
  • Support in Clinic: MA, LVN, and Pharmacist to clinic panel size of ~150 patients

You will 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 opportunities for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements:
  • Master's degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
  • Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
  • Unrestricted California Advanced Practice Clinician license
  • Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
  • Current California DEA certificate required prior to start date
  • 2+ years of experience in ambulatory care or a similar environment
  • EMR Proficient
  • Excellent patient care and time management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities
Salary Information:

The estimated salary for this role is $120,000 to $170,000 per year.



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