Optum Care at Home - Full Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lorain & Medina Counties, OH New

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Full Time (40 hrs/wk) - Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant - Lorain & Medina Counties, Ohio

Optum's Home & Community Care division, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. 

Optum Care at Home, a part of the Optum Home & Community Care team, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our medical group provides home-based medical care to patients. Our clinical teams can spend quality time caring for a smaller number of patients, giving them the quality time, space, respect, compassion and care they deserve. Our interdisciplinary teams collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. Join Optum Care at Home to be part of a growing company full of purpose-driven, action-oriented, and compassionate team members working to dramatically transform healthcare for our communities. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

Our Optum Care at Home team is actively growing, in that we are actively seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Lorain & Medica counties in Ohio (i.e., greater Elyria & Medina).  Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 

Optum Care at Home involves travel to patient residences. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 

We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistant; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants alike.

Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation's largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. You have found the best place to advance your advanced practice nursing career. As a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant with our team, you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services on a periodic or intermittent basis. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Works as a provider member within the Optum Care at Home interdisciplinary team in the direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, HBMC interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the patient journey.

• Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff when applicable.
• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter.
• Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. 
• Meets with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable.
• Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure.
• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions.
• Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided.
• Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer.
• Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness.
• Provides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate.
• Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence.
• Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery.
• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews.
• Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned.
   

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:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board.
  • For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master's degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP, AGACNP, or ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP
  • For PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant master's degree program and board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active and unrestricted required license(s) or ability to obtain in the State of Ohio
• 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
• Proven knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hands-on, clinical post-graduate experience within Primary Care, Home-Based Medical Care, Geriatrics or Palliative Care, or Emergency/Urgent Care
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
• Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Proven adaptability to change

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.