APCC Teaching Pod (NP or PA) - Reliant Medical Group

Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA)

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join our APC Collaborative Teaching Pod within our Internal Medicine team in Southborough, MA. 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:

The APC Collaborative Teaching Pod is a unique and innovative opportunity for learning Value Based Primary Care. The four providers to join the Pod will work together to co-manage a panel of patients, supported by their supervising physician and a different preceptor for each session. Each month they will have a didactics session and opportunities to learn from their colleagues in medical specialties. The Teaching Pod will last for one year, with the potential for job placement within the organization after successful completion of the program.

Position Highlights:

• Comprehensive 1-year transition-to-practice program designed to accelerate your success in primary care.
• Train in a collaborative Internal Medicine practice alongside experienced physicians and APCs.
• Receive dedicated mentorship and support from preceptors focused on your professional growth.
• Small cohort models provide individualized training and close-knit peer support.
• Structured onboarding, shadowing, and clinical ramp-up designed to build confidence from day one.
• Weekly one-on-one in-basket training to strengthen efficiency and patient management skills.
• Extensive specialty rotations include Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Urology, and more.
• Monthly didactic sessions led by specialists, primary care leaders, clinical pharmacists, and patient experience experts.
• Hands-on procedural training including suture, skin biopsies, orthopedic injections, Nexplanon, IUD placement, and incision & drainage.
• Integrated behavioral health exposure through collaborative patient care visits.
• Daily chart rounds that promote clinical reasoning, case discussion, and team-based learning.
• Opportunity to build expertise in value-based care and population health management.
• Two annual projects that allow you to make a meaningful impact on patient care and the organization.
• Structured feedback, coaching, and milestone-based development throughout the program.
• Gradual introduction to call responsibilities with physician/APC backup support.
• A safe, supportive, and protected learning environment focused on education, mentorship, and career development.
• Exposure to a broad range of patient populations and complex primary care conditions.
• Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to developing the next generation of primary care APCs.

What makes an Optum organization 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:

• Competitive compensation package includes incentives for high-quality care
• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
• Excellent PTO package
• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
• Sign-on bonus and relocation eligible

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:

• Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Active DEA License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a Team Care model
• Fluency in EMR systems & technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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).

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.