NP or PA - Per Diem -Optum, Skilled Nursing Facilities - Portland, OR

Practice at the Top of Your License with Flexibility, Autonomy and Work-Life Balance! Join Optum's Senior Community Care team and provide meaningful, longitudinal care to medically complex patients in skilled nursing facilities throughout Multnomah, Yamhill and Marion Counties. As the primary Advanced Practice Clinician for your patient panel,

you make the clinical decisions

while being supported by a fully integrated interdisciplinary team. Our value-based model focuses on

quality of care, not patient volume or productivity quotas . This is a

per diem, field-based position

providing longitudinal care to patients in various skilled nursing facilities. Why Providers Love This Role $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

for eligible individuals who have not previously participated in this program Need to work at least 24 hours a month - flexible schedule, you pick the hours No productivity quotas or RVU requirements Manage your

own patient panel and schedule Serve as a

clinical decision-maker along with collaboration with the PCP

for your patients Strong interdisciplinary support with clinical autonomy Build long-term relationships with patients, caregivers and facility teams Make an Impact with Complex Patient Care As part of Senior Community Care, you'll care for some of Optum's highest-risk Medicare members, including patients with multiple co-morbidities, advanced disease states and complex treatment needs. You'll address the whole patient, including medical, behavioral, functional and social needs, while partnering with caregivers, facility teams and other healthcare professionals to improve outcomes and quality of life. Primary Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessments Manage acute and chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics and interventions Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode Develop and manage complex treatment plans Lead advanced illness, goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, facilities and caregivers Provide patient and caregiver education Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation This opportunity is ideal for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates who enjoy critical thinking, clinical independence, complex patient care and ownership of patient outcomes, without sacrificing work-life balance. Optum Home & Community Care is transforming care delivery by connecting patients with comprehensive, personalized care across settings. Join us to start

Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Required Qualifications: For NPs:

Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care For PAs:

Current NCCPA certification and state licensure Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations Active and unrestricted driver's license

In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation

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 navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred) Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $53.00 to $79.00 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-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.

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