Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Erie Niagra

$5,000 Sign‑on Bonus for External Candidates Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry‑leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients at home, nursing homes and assisted living for senior housing. This life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation's largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. As a CCM Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in a periodic or intermittent basis. Primary Responsibilities Primary Care Delivery Deliver cost‑effective, quality care to assigned members. Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions effectively, and in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider. Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. Ensure that all diagnoses are ICD‑10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit. Ensure that all quality elements are addressed and documented. Perform an initial medication review, an annual medication review and a post‑hospitalization medication reconciliation. Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member's plan of care by engaging the facility staff, families/responsible parties, primary and specialty care physicians. Evaluate the effectiveness, necessity and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed. Utilize practice guidelines and protocols established by CCM. Attend and complete all mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements. Travel between care sites is mandatory. Care Coordination Understand the payer/plan benefits, CCM associate policies, procedures and articulate them effectively to providers, members and key decision‑makers. Assess the medical necessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine the appropriate initiation of benefit events and communicate the process to providers and appropriate team members. Coordinate care as members transition through different levels of care and care settings. Monitor the needs of members and families while facilitating any adjustments to the plan of care as situations and conditions change. Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify the most effective plan of care that aligns with the member's needs and wishes. Evaluate plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the needs of members, families and providers to decrease high costs, poor outcomes and unnecessary hospitalizations. Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors Regular and effective communication with internal and external parties including physicians, members, key decision‑makers, nursing facilities, CCM staff and other provider groups. Actively promote the CCM program in assigned facilities by partnering with key stakeholders (internal sales function, provider relations, facility leader) to maintain and develop membership growth. Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues. Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision. Enter available hours into the web‑based application at least one month prior to available work time. Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team and organizational goals and objectives. Participate in CCM quality initiatives. Availability to check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling. Required Qualifications Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board. For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG‑AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP. For Physician Assistants: certified by the national commission on certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Active and unrestricted license in the state where you reside. Current active DEA licensure / prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice). Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state. Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30‑pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions. Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off‑hours (after 5 pm, on weekends, and/or holidays) not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year. Driver's license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area. Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of hands‑on post‑grad experience within Long‑Term Care. Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness. Understanding of advanced illness and end‑of‑life discussions. Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records. Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Adaptability to change. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $60.10 to $84.13 per hour. 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). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe in people of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income‑deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr