Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (MNA) - Orthopedics - Atrius Health

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (MNA) to join our team in Boston, MA. 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. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

• No on-call, no weekends

• Join a dynamic surgical team! This position offers hands-on experience in the Operating Room 1-2 days per week at New England Baptist Hospital or local surgery centers. 

• 4-day work week

• Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions in areas such as orthopedics. Determines urgent versus emergent problems and triages patients to appropriate specialty physicians.  Assesses and treats patients with support from other physician colleagues. May develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments

• Performs minor operative procedures including suturing and injections.  Orthopedic clinician should be proficient in cast application 

• Collaborates with the physician in the management of patient care. Such support may include ordering and interpreting laboratory work and other diagnostic studies, assisting the physician in operative procedures, performing pre-operative histories and physical exams, and maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies

• Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists.  Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care

• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.  Serves as an educator in areas of specialization

• Participates in the development of health education programs

• First assist needed in operating room on total joint cases

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 

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program 

• Currently or eligible for board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 

• Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Massachusetts  

• Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program

• Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role.

• Nurse Practitioners must be 1^st assist certificated. (CSFA) Surgical First Assistant Certification

• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations   

• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations 

• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in orthopedics

The salary range for this role is $113,000 to $173,500 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.

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.