Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant $30k Sign On!
Company: Optum
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for
individuals who have not previously participated in this
program.Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Bronx, NY.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a
seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.As a
member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll help
bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients. This
life-changing work helps give older adults more days at
home.**Chaperones provided**At Optum, the integrated medical teams
who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something
new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical
service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our
most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach
addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients
wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care
anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless
health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team,
it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring.
Connecting. Growing together.Position in this function works as a
provider member within the HBMC interdisciplinary team in the
direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within
an assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and well-
being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, HBMC
interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the
health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to
develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the
patient journey.Primary Responsibilities:
- Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and
regulations governing the practice of advanced practice
nursing
- Understands and complies with long-term care policies and
procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and
assisted living communities
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members
and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs and other
collaborating physicians/providers
- Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly
enrolled members and bi-annually thereafter. Develops a member
management care plan upon enrolment and updates it as needed when
changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets
with members and/or their legal representatives to review newly
developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP in these
meetings
- Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to
documented standard operating procedure
- Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid
unnecessary transfers/acute admissions
- Consults with hospital physicians following notification of
member transfer
- Collaborates with UM staff and PCPs/facility staff to enable
medical necessity determinations for requested medical
services
- Educates members and/or their legal representatives in disease
processes affecting members and ways to manage them effectively, as
well as to promote wellness
- Provides counsel, support and education to facility staff
- Supports FCMs in developing and providing in-service
educational programs to facility staff
- Participates in management meetings that include, but may not
be limited to:Weekly case conference reviews
- Monthly staff meetings
- Schedule Joint Operating Committee meetings
- Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings
- Continuing education/journal club programs
- Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality
initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the
highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care
management and delivery
- On-call for caseload during business hours. May require some
participation in clinical on-call program as plan expands
- Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research,
technology, and related issues by attending continuing education
courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
- Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as
assignedYou'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.Qualifications
- ExternalRequired Qualifications:
- Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
accredited program
- Current state RN license if Nurse Practitioner
- Current NP or PA license
- Certification through the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),
or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA)
- Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and
cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery
systems
- Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a
vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Landmark Motor
Vehicle Safety policyPreferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of clinical experience
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPC codes
- Knowledge of clinical standards of care
- Awareness NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare
contracts and benefit systemsNew York Residents Only: The salary
range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to local labor
markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers
benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and
recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter
where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll
find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.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.
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