Complex Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Optum - Denver, CO 2384756 | Golden, Colorado

Complex Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Optum CO is seeking a Complex Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our team in Denver, CO. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive wellness visits of Optum members through IPA physicians' offices and possibly other centers such as SNF's, hospitals or employed clinics
• Possible home visits for high risk patients for preventative care
• Work within OptumCare proprietary EMR systems when conducting wellness visits
• Approximately 85% daily travel within Denver market
• Interface with physicians and/or medical group staff professionally developing credibility
• Other related duties as assigned and/or needed
• May need to attend future continuing education classes to keep abreast of medical advancements and innovative practice coding, Risk Adjustment guidelines
• Promote the well-being of our senior patients by conducting annual physical exam & wellness assessments with strong emphasis on senior conditions
• Document the senior assessment in an assessment form and a plan of care in a stand-alone medical record and provide a copy to IPA physician's office at the end of day
• Review medications for polypharmacy compliance and educating patients on medications
• Confirm, disagree or mark resolved chronic conditions from patient-specific lists of historical conditions; confirm plan of care developed for patients seen in the primary care clinic
• Complete a collaborative review of chronic preventative measures for seniors for quality review
• Utilize tools integrated in the EMR to perform screenings (CORE, PHQ-9, 6-CIT, COA, etc.)
• Perform preventive screenings using the equipment provided by OptumCare and provide a copy to the IPA physician's office at the end of day
• Travel to primary care clinics throughout Denver area

As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:

• Guaranteed base and bonus potential
• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
• Professional Liability
• PTO accrual
• CME time & reimbursement
• Competitive salary and $15k sign on bonus
• Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan

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:

• Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Prescribing authority, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Flexibility to work in various care environments such as primary care, post-acute, acute, and home visits
• Valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation to Denver metro area to see patients (mileage reimbursement available)

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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).