Advanced Practice Clinician - NP / PA - Community Center

UnitedHealth Group•Layton, UT

12h•$110,000 - $166,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum UT is seeking a Community Center Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Layton, UT. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position may involve care at the Community Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Mobile Unit, and contracted PCP offices within a specific geographical area. You must be comfortable working autonomously.

Requirements

Utah Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and national certification (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, or Geriatrics), or ability to obtain
Active DEA license with prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain
Proficient in assessment and patient education
Utah Driver’s License and Auto Insurance in accordance with the state of Utah (or will be licensed and insured by employed date)
Ability to work autonomously

Nice To Haves

2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology
Knowledge and or experience working with the Medicare Advantage Population performing patient assessments/annual wellness exams
Knowledge of value-based model medicine including HCCs and Medicare HEDIS/Stars measures

Responsibilities

Sr. Wellness Visits in a clinical setting
Complete Annual Wellness Exams for our Medicare Advantage Patient Population at our Optum Utah Wellness Clinics including Community Centers and Mobile Clinic and contracted Primary Care Clinics
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgement, and the findings of your assessment
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
You will see on average 10 Medicare patients a day
Provide educational 1:1 talks with patients on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance, and more