Advanced Practice Provider, Senior Community Care - St. Louis City and St. Louis County

UnitedHealth Group•St. Louis, MO

3d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is building an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs and helps them access and navigate care across settings. The Senior Community Care (SCC) team provides care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings. SCC is an integrated care delivery program that coordinates clinical care for members. The Advanced Practice Provider (also referred to in the posting as an Advanced Practice Clinician) provides care to the program’s highest-risk health plan members and supports members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes. The role works with an interdisciplinary care team and includes patient and caregiver counseling, education, and advanced illness and care-planning conversations. The position is based in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, or ability to obtain it by the start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
Active and unrestricted driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation.
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire, subject to state regulations unless prohibited in the state of practice.
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the state.
Ability to navigate varied environments and position oneself as needed to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician; long-term care experience preferred.
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care.
Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs.
Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness.
Understanding of advanced illness and end-of-life discussions.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including review of past medical history, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical examination.
Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate.
Support members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD-10 conditions.
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct advanced illness and advanced care-planning conversations.
Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.