a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} Location Serving Lewis and Thurston Counties, WA Per diem position with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week Flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends About the Role Optum Senior Community Care's SNF Patient Connect Program focuses on supporting Medicare members during short-stay and transitional care episodes in skilled nursing facilities. The provider performs a one-time comprehensive health assessment and works closely with the case management team to improve care coordination, reduce hospital readmissions, enhance documentation accuracy, and support better patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive health assessments for patients in skilled nursing facilities Collaborate with primary care physicians, nursing staff, families, and case management teams Support care coordination and transition planning Complete documentation, coding, and gap closure activities Help improve quality measures, advanced care planning completion, and patient satisfaction Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted NP or PA license NP certification through AANP or ANCC, or PA certification through NCCPA Active DEA license or ability to obtain Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ability to travel to SNF facilities within the assigned territory Ability to transport a 30-pound bag and navigate various patient care environments Availability to work at least 10 hours per week Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of post-graduate experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic disease management, advanced illness, and end-of-life discussions Experience with electronic medical records Strong relationship-building and communication skills Ability to adapt to change and work independently Highlights This is an autonomous, per diem role caring for Medicare patients in skilled nursing and transitional care settings. The position offers scheduling flexibility, meaningful patient interactions, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to positively impact care transitions and reduce hospital readmissions. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $xx.xx - $xx.xx per hour. 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. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. XJ6