Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Home Base Medical Care - SeaTac at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Federal Way, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

156000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chronic Illness Management, Patient Education, Geriatric Care, Home-Based Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Collaboration, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Patient Assessment, Triage, Medication Management, Functional Evaluations, Cognitive Screening, Mental Health Assessments

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment OR $30,000 Sign-on Bonus!!! Optum Home Base Medical Care SeaTac and Burien, WA This is a Full-Time Opportunity! Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in King County, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. Home Based Medical Care involves travel to patient residences. 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. **This position is traveling mostly within SeaTac and Burien, WA but you must be open to travel within an hour of your home location** **This is a 40 HPW position with some flexibility in the hours. Can work up to 10 hours a day. No weekends, nights or on call responsibilities** Primary Responsibilities: Manage chronic illnesses in a complex elderly population with multimorbid conditions focused on wellness, avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and ER visits, providing patient education about disease processes, improving overall quality of care, and increasing patient satisfaction in the healthcare system Document timely with an added focus on closing HEDIS quality gap measures and recapturing HCCs Engage new patients enrolling in the program with a comprehensive geriatric focused initial assessment that includes functional evaluations, social and safety assessments, cognitive screening, and mental health assessments and more Triage, diagnose, and treat patients on an urgent basis in home with an array of equipment and medications Order and interpret appropriate tests including x-rays, labs, and EKGs to diagnose, prescribe and treat within the provider’s scope of practice and consistent with the standards of care Start treatment in the home at the point of care Collaborate with patient’s PCP and specialists as needed By observing your patients in their homes, you will gain valuable insights into aspects of their lives - sometimes subtle, but always important - that otherwise may never be revealed in a traditional care setting. You will have the resources of our custom electronic medical records (EMR) program, comprehensive mobile medical technology system, and dedicated technical support department. What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off plus 9 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with options for a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits Home Base Medical Care, a part of Optum, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our medical group provides home-based medical care to patients. Our clinical teams can spend quality-time caring for a smaller number of patients, giving all patients the space, respect, compassion and care they deserve. At Home Base Medical Care, our interdisciplinary teams collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. Join Home Base Medical Care to be part of a growing company full of purpose-driven, action-oriented, and compassionate team members working to dramatically transform healthcare for our communities. 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: Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program and have Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Active and unrestricted State Nurse Practitioner license or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state where the job is located Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of clinical experience as a NP or PA 2+ years of clinical NP experience in IM, Geriatrics, Primary Care, ED, Urgent Care, or similar setting Awareness about UM standards, NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Milliman guidelines, and Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 - $156,000. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. **PLEASE NOTE** Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments. 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.

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Responsibilities

Manage chronic illnesses in a complex elderly population and provide patient education to improve overall quality of care. Engage new patients with comprehensive assessments and collaborate with other healthcare providers as needed.