Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Bronx-Part Time-Patient Connect

Benefits & Perks $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required. Travel to skilled nursing homes in the Bronx, and occasionally to Rockland County and Westchester; mileage reimbursed. Compensation generally ranges from $125,000 - $175,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. Overview This role is within our SNF Patient Connect program. The practitioner provides a one-time comprehensive health assessment for United Healthcare members in transitional settings to reduce 30-day readmissions, improve documentation, and support patient and family satisfaction. Primary Responsibilities Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible Collaborate with nursing staff and the patients' families Collaborate with case management team Documentation, coding, and gap closure 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 of practice without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations Active, unrestricted driver's license; access to reliable transportation Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state Ability to navigate varied environments and perform job duties Preferred Qualifications 1+ years clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred) Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care setting Experience meeting 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 EEO & Drug-Free Workplace 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. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum