Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care Provider - Braintree Optum 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Quincy Aug 03, 2026 Braintree, MA | Atrius Health Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its primary care team in Braintree. This role offers the opportunity to independently manage a patient panel while working within a collaborative, value-based care model focused on quality outcomes and whole-person care. Position HighlightsThe 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 panel of primary care patients
Provide comprehensive preventive, acute, and chronic disease care
Collaborative, team-based practice environment
Partner with RNs, pharmacists, behavioral health, specialists, and population health teams
Focus on continuity of care, care coordination, and patient outcomes
Practice within a nationally recognized, physician-led organization
Strong clinical support and opportunities for professional growth
Required Qualifications Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master's degree (MSN) and national certification (ANCC or AANP)
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Physician Assistant (PA): Master's degree and certification by NCCPA
Active, unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Active DEA and MCSR (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Current BLS certification
Experience & Scope
Minimum of three (3) years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel
Experience includes responsibility for:
Preventive care
Longitudinal care
Chronic disease management
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
Prior responsibility for inbox management, test results follow-up, patient messaging, and referral coordination 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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.