Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) - Optum Care NV

UnitedHealth Group•Enterprise, NV

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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: Complete Medicare yearly wellness exams for seniors and provide limited primary care Clinic hours and locations are variable: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm vs. 8am-5pm Opportunity to work with an elite team of APC specialists 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 Clinician Responsibilities: Provides diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practices recommendation In-Home & Clinic annual wellness patient visits are required Utilizes evidence-based care processes for cost-effective and efficient use of lab, radiology, and extended service providers Collaborates with the patient’s primary care provider and provides direction and advice to other OC3 providers on any complex issues or cases Provide guidance to nursing personnel on treatment plans and care coordination Maintains knowledge of, and teach such to other OC3 providers, STAR, HEDIS, and medical coding and diagnosis requirements 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

Current NP/ PA license in the state of Nevada or ability to obtain
Current DEA certificate or ability to obtain
Board Certified or in the process of obtaining certification
Greater than 1 year of experience as an NP/PA
Mastery of coding and documentation with ability to teach to others
Experience with HEDIS and STARS measures

Nice To Haves

Fluency in EMR systems & technology
Experience in providing Medicare yearly exams under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model

Responsibilities

Provides diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practices recommendation
In-Home & Clinic annual wellness patient visits are required
Utilizes evidence-based care processes for cost-effective and efficient use of lab, radiology, and extended service providers
Collaborates with the patient’s primary care provider and provides direction and advice to other OC3 providers on any complex issues or cases
Provide guidance to nursing personnel on treatment plans and care coordination
Maintains knowledge of, and teach such to other OC3 providers, STAR, HEDIS, and medical coding and diagnosis requirements