Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Outpatient) - Optum AZ

Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

Primary Responsibilities

• Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license
• Full-time position, four-day work week may be considered
• 36 patient contact hours each week
• 18-22 patients per day on average
• EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI notetaking
• Dedicated MA team for rooming and support
• Onsite lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills
• Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 7am to 5:30pm
• Out-of-state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation funds available
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Required Qualifications

• Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
• Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
• Current BLS certification or ability to by start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
• Experience in outpatient Primary Care
• Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
• Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
• Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Generous compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
• Company paid Professional liability insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
• Starting bonus available

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. 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 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.