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Join a team that is discovering new ways to help the health system work better for everyone. OptumCare is the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and we’re putting providers at the center of care and supporting them with the tools they need to focus on quality patient outcomes. As part of our continued growth, we are searching for a Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APC) to join our Utah team.
Position Highlights:
Complete Annual Wellness Exams for our Medicare Advantage Patient Population at our Optum Utah Wellness Clinics including Community Centers and Mobile Clinic and contracted Primary Care Clinics
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgement, and the findings of your assessment
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
You will see on average 10 Medicare patients a day
Provide educational 1:1 talks with patients on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance, and more
This position may involve care at the Community Centers, Mobile Unit, inpatient and outpatient facilities and contract PCP offices within a specific geographical area. You must be comfortable working autonomously.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package:
Competitive Salary with bonus potential
Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
Professional Liability and Tail Coverage
UHG Stock Purchase Option
PTO Accrual
CME Reimbursement and days
And more…
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:
Utah Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and national certification (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, or Geriatrics)
Active DEA license with prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain
Proficient in assessment and patient education
Utah Driver’s License and Auto Insurance in accordance with the state of Utah (or will be licensed and insured by employed date)
Ability to work autonomously
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology
Knowledge and or experience working with the Medicare Advantage Population performing patient assessments/annual wellness exams
Knowledge of value-based model medicine including HCCs and Medicare HEDIS/Stars measures
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: 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.