Advanced Practice Clinician | Optum CA, Senior Care - L.A.

UnitedHealth Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Optum CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. 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. Position Highlights: Care Plus Acute Goal is to manage patient's medical needs as they transition back from an inpatient stay to the community by having a face to face visit every week Program is an added layer of support along with the PCP and care is transitioned back to the PCP after 30 days Care Plus Primary Homebound program where a patient from the acute program can also be transitioned to if they are still unable to seek care in the community after 30 days Patients who have not had a face-to-face visit with PCP or specialist in the last 6 months Patients are seen quarterly and PRN 6-7 average patients per day | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow up appointments Patient mix of recently discharged patients from inpatient setting and homebound patients No weekend or after-hours clinics; phone call required for treating established patients No on-call duty Majority of the time will be spent visiting patients in their home environment Review discharge summaries Review Past and Current Medical History Engage the patient and conduct appropriate clinical assessment Medication Reconciliation Identify specialist and other pertinent follow up Develop a plan of care Order necessary testing that patients may need Discuss and address potential acute issues What makes an Optum organization different? As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 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.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Unrestricted California license
Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
Current California DEA certificate required or ability to attain prior to start date
NP/PA experience in an ambulatory care, ER or ICU setting
EMR Proficient
Excellent patient care and time management skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities
Reliable transportation for daily travel (travel reimbursed at IRS rate)