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

UnitedHealth Group•Arvada, CO

8h•$113,000 - $173,500•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Colorado is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Arvada clinic team in the Denver area. As a member of Optum Care Delivery, the clinician will provide outpatient care and contribute to Optum’s goal of improving healthcare. The position is part of a clinician-led organization that offers clinical resources, data, peer collaboration, and support. The clinician will manage care for patients of all ages, with a primarily adult and senior patient base, seeing an average of 18–20 patients daily. The role includes developing diagnostic and treatment plans, prescribing and administering medications and therapies, ordering tests, coordinating care, and maintaining practice quality standards. Optum describes its approach as value-based, full-scope primary care, supported by Epic, AI-scribe technology, staff support, and opportunities for CME and career development. Compensation generally ranges from $113,000 to $173,500 in total cash compensation, including base pay and bonus. Compensation may depend on factors such as labor markets, education, experience, productivity, and performance. The offering also includes a sign-on bonus, relocation, 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 NP/PA 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.