Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Optum - Denver, CO

UnitedHealth Group•Denver, CO

83d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Cherry Creek and Ascent clinic teams in Denver, Colorado. As part of Optum Care Delivery, the clinician provides outpatient primary care in a collaborative, clinician-led organization focused on improving health outcomes and patient experience. The role serves patients of all ages, with a patient base primarily comprising adults and seniors, and an average daily census of 18–20 patients. The clinician formulates diagnostic and treatment plans, prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures, and orders laboratory and imaging tests to guide immediate care and follow-up. The position also includes coordinating care with specialists and ancillary services, completing timely and thorough documentation, and maintaining practice-defined quality standards. The team uses Epic and offers AI-scribe technology (DAX), staff support, and career development opportunities. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and may vary based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The posting also describes a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted APRN or PA license in Colorado, or ability to obtain one before employment.
Prescribing authority, or ability to obtain it before employment.
DEA license, or ability to obtain one before employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience, preferably in primary care or family medicine.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care in an outpatient setting.
See patients of all ages, primarily adults and seniors, with an average daily census of 18–20 patients.
Complete timely and thorough documentation.
Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans.
Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures.
Order laboratory and imaging tests to determine and manage immediate treatment plans and provide follow-up advice.
Coordinate care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services.
Maintain quality-of-care standards as defined by the practice.