PRIMARY CARE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA)
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join our team in Braintree, 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. The Primary Care Provider - Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) functions as an independent primary care provider responsible for the comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of care for an assigned panel of patients. This role is intended for experienced APCs who have demonstrated readiness to independently manage a full primary care panel within a coordinated, value-based care environment.
Providers practice in a collaborative team model and assume accountability for clinical decision-making, care coordination, and outcomes over time.
Independently manage a defined panel of primary care patients, providing longitudinal, relationship-based care
Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory primary care setting
Manage acute and chronic conditions and serve as the author and supervisor of patient care plans
Make clinically appropriate determinations regarding in-office management versus referral to specialty or emergency care
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, pharmacists, population health, behavioral health, and specialists
Partner with patients and families to support shared decision-making and whole-person care
Support practice efficiency, quality initiatives, and standardized clinical workflows
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
Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. 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.
Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master's degree (MSN) and national certification (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PA): Master's degree and certification by NCCPA
Minimum of three (3) years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel
Preventive care
Longitudinal care
Care coordination and follow-up
Experience caring for adult patients ages 65 and older
Demonstrated experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting, not limited to episodic, urgent, or specialty-only care
Experience practicing in a value-based, population health, or coordinated care model
Experience managing medically complex adult patients with multiple chronic conditions
Prior practice within a team-based primary care model utilizing interdisciplinary support
Experience working within standardized clinical pathways or quality initiatives
Epic EHR experience
The salary range for this role is $165,000 to $190,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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). 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.