Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Southwestern Valley, CA

Optum CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Ontario, CA. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve the Southwestern Valley 
• Complete senior wellness visits in clinics, virtual, and SNF/ custodial settings to see 10-14 patients per day. May be asked to do home visits on occasion
• Travel to Optum outpatient clinics and independently contracted physician offices, as well as some home and SNF custodial visits, 1-2 locations per day 
• Conduct comprehensive assessment, perform and discuss recommended screenings (such as QuantaFlo, Neurometrix, or point-of-care A1C), comprehensively document and code encounter, and conduct patient education and appropriate follow up
• Work a schedule of Monday – Friday, with occasional need for Saturday clinics

We will consider and train new graduates.

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:

• Master’s degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Advanced Practice Clinician Program
• Unrestricted California Advanced Practice Clinician license
• Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
• Current California DEA certificate required prior to start date
• Fluent or proficient Medical Spanish
• EMR Proficient
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Risk Adjustment experience
• Previous Quality STAR/HEDIS experience
• 1+ years of previous managed care setting experience

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $109,513 to $160,000 per year. 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.