Advanced Practice Clinician

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Optum Full time
Position Overview

Optum is actively seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to become a vital part of our healthcare team. As a clinician-led organization, we are committed to transforming the healthcare landscape.

In your role within the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute significantly to our mission of enhancing healthcare quality for all individuals.

At Optum, you will have access to extensive clinical resources, data, and the backing of a global organization, empowering you to support your patients in achieving healthier lifestyles. Collaborate with skilled colleagues in an inclusive environment that prioritizes diversity while striving for the Quadruple Aim. We believe in providing you with an exceptional career, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Experience the satisfaction of improving community health while innovating new practices and initiatives that can enhance care for countless patients nationwide. Together, we possess the capability to elevate healthcare for everyone. Discover the rewarding nature of medicine through our core values of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Focus on quality of care, typically managing 14 to 16 patients daily (30-minute consultations)
  • Providers are evaluated and rewarded based on care quality rather than volume, with many earning annual bonuses of $15,000, distributed biannually
  • Begin with 160 hours of paid time off in the first year, in addition to 5 days for continuing medical education, with the clinics observing 8 national holidays
  • Benefit from a robust clinical support team, including RNs, LVNs, MAs, scribes, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and advanced IT support
  • Engage in collaboration with primary care physicians (Internal Medicine & Family Medicine), hospitalists, and a network of employed and contracted specialists

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary with an annual quality bonus target of $15,000
  • 401k plan with employer matching, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance provided at no cost
  • Liability coverage with no tail coverage requirement
  • Comprehensive benefits available through Optum Partner Services

What Sets an Optum Career Apart?

  • As the leading employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we offer a premier employee experience that allows you to practice at the highest level of your license
  • We believe that improved clinician care leads to enhanced patient care
  • We are collectively driving change on a national scale while preserving the culture and community of our local care organizations
  • We foster talent development from within, providing opportunities for professional and geographical growth

Qualifications:

  • Certification from 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 as a Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
  • Possession of a valid DEA license or the ability to secure one prior to employment
  • Experience managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient demographic
  • Preferred: 1+ years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
  • Understanding and support of a managed care environment

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