Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatrics

Optum NV is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

 

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

 

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

Southwest Medical Associates (SMA), an Optum company, is Nevada’s largest multi-specialty practice, with over 350 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our facilities include 22 medical offices, with 6 urgent cares clinics, 7 convenient care clinics, two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient surgery centers. The practice is fully integrated and includes home health, complex disease management, pharmacy services, medical management and palliative care. SMA is actively engaged in population health management, with an emphasis on outcomes, and offers patients compassionate, innovative and high-quality care throughout Nevada. SMA is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

We are seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician to join our Las Vegas, NV clinic.

 

Position Description:

• Provide excellent clinical pediatric services as required by Southwest Medical Associates, adopting best practices and practicing evidence-based medicine
• Provide comprehensive care in clinic to a broad range of pediatric patients from birth to 18 years of age with diverse pathological conditions and medical complications; also responsible for vaccine management
• Flexible scheduling available with the option for a 4-day work week in order to support a healthy work/life balance

 

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:

• Unrestricted, NP/PA-C active licensure in the State of NV or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current NV DEA or ability to obtain prior to start date

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pediatrics experience 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Attractive base salary, sign on bonus, and quarterly bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, as well as PTO, 8 paid company holidays and one week of paid CME

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from  $110,000 to  $166,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.