Care Plus Program – Advanced Practice Clinician, Optum CA – San Fernando Valley

Optum CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in San Fernando Valley, 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.

 

Position Highlights:

• Care Plus Acute
  • Goal is to manage patient’s medical needs as they transition back from an inpatient stay to the community by having a face to face visit every week
  • Program is an added layer of support along with the PCP and care is transitioned back to the PCP after 30 days 
• Care Plus Primary
  • Homebound program where a patient from the acute program can also be transitioned to if they are still unable to seek care in the community after 30 days
  • Patients who have not had a face-to-face visit with PCP or specialist in the last 6 months
  • Patients are seen quarterly and PRN 
• 6-7 average patients per day | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow up appointments
• Patient mix of recently discharged patients from inpatient setting and homebound patients
• No weekend or after-hours clinics; phone call required for treating established patients
• No on-call duty
• Majority of the time will be spent visiting patients in their home environment
• Review discharge summaries
• Review Past and Current Medical History
• Engage the patient and conduct appropriate clinical assessment
• Medication Reconciliation
• Identify specialist and other pertinent follow up
• Develop a plan of care
• Order necessary testing that patients may need
• Discuss and address potential acute issues

 

What makes an Optum organization different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license  
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 

 

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:

• Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Unrestricted California Advanced Practice Clinician license
• Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
• Current California DEA certificate required or ability to attain prior to start date
• 2+ years of experience in ambulatory care, ER, ICU
• EMR Proficient – Currently using Touchworks, but will be switching to EPIC in September 2025
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities
• Reliable transportation for daily travel (travel reimbursed at IRS rate)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home Health Nurse experience

 

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.