NP or PA - Gastroenterology

Southwest Medical, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team in Las Vegas, NV. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

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:

• Outpatient position involving seeing new and existing patients in office.
• Very desirable Monday through Friday schedule with no call required.
• Provide GI clinical services as required for patient cases such as colon cancer screens, IBS, IBD, liver disease, etc.
• Attractive base salary, sign on bonus, and quarterly bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, 401K with match, as well as PTO, 8 paid company holidays and one week of paid CME. 

What makes an Optum Career 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  

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
• Robust Relocation program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

Southwest Medical, part of Optum, is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. 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:

• National Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification
• Unrestricted, NP/PA-C active licensure in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• 2+ years of GI experience is ideal but not required

The salary range for this role $110,000 to $166,500 annually based on full time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.