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Complex Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Optum - Denver, CO
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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$119,365 / year median in Colorado
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive wellness visits of Optum members through IPA physicians' offices and possibly other centers such as SNF's, hospitals or employed clinics Possible home visits for high risk patients for preventative care Work within OptumCare proprietary EMR systems when conducting wellness visits Approximately 85% daily travel within Denver market Interface with physicians and/or medical group staff professionally developing credibility Other related duties as assigned and/or needed May need to attend future continuing education classes to keep abreast of medical advancements and innovative practice coding, Risk Adjustment guidelines Promote the well-being of our senior patients by conducting annual physical exam & wellness assessments with strong emphasis on senior conditions Document the senior assessment in an assessment form and a plan of care in a stand-alone medical record and provide a copy to IPA physician's office at the end of day Review medications for polypharmacy compliance and educating patients on medications Confirm, disagree or mark resolved chronic conditions from patient-specific lists of historical conditions; confirm plan of care developed for patients seen in the primary care clinic Complete a collaborative review of chronic preventative measures for seniors for quality review Utilize tools integrated in the EMR to perform screenings (CORE, PHQ-9, 6-CIT, COA, etc.) Perform preventive screenings using the equipment provided by OptumCare and provide a copy to the IPA physician's office at the end of day Travel to primary care clinics throughout Denver area As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package: Guaranteed base and bonus potential Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match Professional Liability PTO accrual CME time & reimbursement Competitive salary and $15k sign on bonus Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan 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:
Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to employment Prescribing authority, or ability to obtain prior to employment DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment Flexibility to work in various care environments such as primary care, post-acute, acute, and home visits Valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation to Denver metro area to see patients (mileage reimbursement available) Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. 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.Application Deadline:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)