Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Optum Colorado Springs

UnitedHealth Group•Colorado Springs, CO

8h•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Southwest clinic team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As part of Optum Care Delivery, the clinician provides outpatient, full-scope primary care in a clinician-led, collaborative environment with clinical resources and organizational support. The practice emphasizes patient-centered, value-based care and supporting clinicians to practice at the peak of their license. The role serves patients of all ages, primarily adults and seniors, with an average daily census of 18–20 patients. The clinician assesses and manages patient care, develops diagnostic and treatment plans, prescribes and administers medications and therapies, orders tests, coordinates care with specialists and ancillary services, and maintains practice quality standards. The role uses Epic as its EMR and has access to AI-scribe technology (DAX). The position offers a competitive base salary, a $30,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a benefits package. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000 in total cash compensation, including base pay and bonus; compensation depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with match, discounted stock buying options, four weeks of PTO, nine paid holidays, and five CME days with an allowance, along with career development options.

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.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care in an outpatient setting.
See patients of all ages, primarily adults and seniors.
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 defined by the practice.