(High Salary) Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant , Bronx and Westchester Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates The hours areflexible

• weekday availability is preferred. The shifts can be 8-4,9-5 or 10 Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealthGroup family of businesses, is creating something new in healthcare. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build anintegrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’sphysical, mental and social needs
• helping patients access andnavigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our SeniorCommunity Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide careto patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for seniorhousing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improveaccess to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless healthjourney for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring.

Connecting. Growing together. We’re fast becoming the nation’slargest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superiorprofessional environment and incredible opportunities to make adifference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only atestament to our model’s success but the efforts, care, andcommitment of our Nurse Practitioners. Serving millions of Medicareand Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation’s largest health andwellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealthGroup family of businesses. You have found the best place toadvance your advanced practice nursing career. As an CCM NursePractitioner/ Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care toOptum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical careservices in a periodic or intermittent basis.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Primary Care Delivery
• Deliver cost-effective,quality care to assigned members
• Manage both medical andbehavioral, chronic and acute conditions effectively, and incollaboration with a physician or specialty provider
• Performcomprehensive assessments and document findings in aconcise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentationrequirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)regulations
• Responsible for ensuring that all diagnoses areICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to supportthe diagnosis at that visit
• The APC is responsible for ensuringthat all quality elements are addressed and documented
• The APCwill do an initial medication review, annual medication review anda post-hospitalization medication reconciliation
• Facilitateagreement and implementation of the member’s plan of care byengaging the facility staff, families/responsible parties, primaryand specialty care physicians
• Evaluate the effectiveness,necessity and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed
• Utilizes practice guidelines and protocols established by CCM
• Must attend and complete all mandatory educational and LearnSourcetraining requirements
• Travel between care sites mandatory
• CareCoordination
• Understand the Payer/Plan benefits, CCM associatepolicies, procedures and articulate them effectively to providers,members and key decision-makers
• Assess the medicalnecessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine theappropriate initiation of benefit events and communicate theprocess to providers and appropriate team members
• Coordinate careas members transition through different levels of care and caresettings
• Monitor the needs of members and families whilefacilitating any adjustments to the plan of care as situations andconditions change
• Review orders and interventions forappropriateness and response to treatment to identify mosteffective plan of care that aligns with the member’s needs andwishes
• Evaluate plan of care for cost effectiveness while meetingthe needs of members, families and providers to decreases highcosts, poor outcomes and unnecessary hospitalizations
• ProgramEnhancement Expected Behaviors
• Regular and effectivecommunication with internal and external parties includingphysicians, members, key decision-makers, nursing facilities, CCMstaff and other provider groups
• Actively promote the CCM programin assigned facilities by partnering with key stakeholders (i e :internal sales function, provider relations, facility leader) tomaintain and develop membership growth
• Exhibit original thinkingand creativity in the development of new and improved methods andapproaches to concerns/issues
• Function independently andresponsibly with minimal need for supervision
• Ability to enteravailable hours into web-based application, at least one monthprior to available work time
• Demonstrate initiative in achievingindividual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
• Participate in CCM quality initiatives
• Availability to checkOptum email intermittently for required trainings, communications,and monthly scheduling You’ll be rewarded and recognized for yourperformance in an environment that will challenge you and give youclear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well asprovide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner orPhysician Assistant through a national board

• For NPs:

  Graduate ofan accredited master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) program and boardcertified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP),Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), withpreferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP

• For PAs:

  Graduate ofan accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currentlyboard certified by the National Commission on Certification ofPhysician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Active and unrestricted license inthe state which you reside
• Current active DEAlicensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire,per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel toclient and/or patient sites within a designated area
• Ability tolift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and avariety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Availability towork 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24hours/month could be during off-hours (after 5 pm, on weekends,and/or holidays) not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicablein your state

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years of hands-on postgrad experience within Long Term Care
• Understanding of Geriatricsand Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end oflife discussions
• Proficient computer skills including the abilityto document medical information with written and electronic medicalrecords
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customerrelationships
• Adaptability to change The hourly range for thisrole is $43.

17 to $84.95 per hour based on full-time employment.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to locallabor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws asapplicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offersbenefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive andrecognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matterwhere or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’llfind a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. AtUnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthierlives and make the health system work better for everyone. Webelieve everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to goodhealth which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. Weare committed to mitigating our impact on the environment andenabling and delivering equitable care that addresses healthdisparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priorityreflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws,rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginningemployment.