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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care - Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, MD - Optum
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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.
$127,328 / year median in Maryland
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Senior Care
- Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, MD
- Optum Optum
- 3.3 Chevy Chase, MD Job Details Full-time $109,500
- $164,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Loan repayment program Qualifications Driver's License DEA License Advanced practice provider Prescribing medications Full Job Description $10,000 Sign-on Bonus or $20,000 Student Loan Repayment Bonus available for individuals who have not previously participated in this program No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
- helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including: Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate) Support members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education 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:
For NPs:
Active ANCC or AANP certification inFamily, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care For PAs:
Current NCCPA certification and state licensure Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations Active and unrestricted driver's license In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job dutiesPreferred Qualifications:
1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred) Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500- $164,000.
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