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Optum NV

Sunrise Mkt Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Adult Medicine

Optum NV, Henderson, Nevada, us, 89077


Optumcare Nevada, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our patient population. You will assess and provide treatment to patients of various age groups. You will diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications as related to the treatment plan. You will collaborate with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient. You will enjoy opportunities for career growth and continuing education opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic settingDevelop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care teamDevelop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assignedProvide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issuesDocument treatment plans in the medical recordCollaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as neededCoordinate care for patientsExposure to patients with potential infectious disease

We offer an attractive base salary, $15,000 sign on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, three weeks paid vacation, one-week paid CME with $2500 allowance, and eight paid holidays. Las Vegas offers the best in entertainment and cultural options, in addition to being an affordable metropolitan area in which to live. Also, Nevada has no state income tax. Warm weather, 300-plus days of sunshine, championship golf, hiking, skiing, five-star restaurants, endless attractions and entertainment choices are reasons Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

What makes an Optum Career 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 licenseWe believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patientsWe are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizationsWe grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

Required Qualifications:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtainDEA License, or ability to obtainActive unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in Nevada, or ability to obtain2+ years of experience/Completed SMA internship, SMA RN experience, or Foreign Medical Doctor experience may be consideredAbility to work in underserved areaExperience to communicating with patients, primary care team members and management staffExperience making care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physicianBasic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practiceAdvanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skillsAbility to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Spanish speakingKnowledge of mental health issuesFamiliarity with Medicare and ICD-10 codingAcute care experience in a primary care clinic, urgent care, or retail clinicAbility to formulate a differential diagnosisProficient in assessment and development of treatment plansAbility to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementationAbility to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goalsBackground in managed care

Nevada Residents Only : The salary range for this role is $249,728 to $355,092 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.