CareCoach Connect Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed - College Station, TX

Optum • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The CareCoach Connect Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at WellMed, part of the Optum family, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in their homes and virtually. This role involves diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families. The APC will play a crucial role in managing patient care, including overseeing treatment plans and providing education on chronic disease management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant Program.
• Current Licensure through the State Board of Nurse Examiners or State Medical Board.
• Current prescriptive authority from the State Board of Nursing or State Medical Board.
• Comfortable with chronic condition management for Medicare-aged population.
• Must have a valid driver's license within the state of work.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years internal medicine/family practice with geriatric care experience.
• Home health experience.
• Knowledge of Palliative care and end of life symptom management.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency preferred.
• Ability to assess the physical and psychosocial status of geriatric populations.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently with the interdisciplinary team, showing initiative and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in patient's homes and virtually consistent with their licensure and/or certification.
• Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and other chronic medical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic lab work, x-rays, and EKGs.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for both acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform procedures based on the patient's condition (e.g., place IVs, wound debridement, joint injections, vaccinations).
• Collaborate with lead M.D./D.O, specialists, and other healthcare team members in developing a plan of care.
• Determine effectiveness of interdisciplinary treatment plan, evaluate patient response, and revise plan of care accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.
• Oversee census of longitudinal care patients and manage them with the team on a regular basis.
• Transition appropriate patients to hospice or back to usual care when clinically necessary.
• Perform transition of care evaluations and acute visits for patients when clinically necessary.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records and documents.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding chronic disease management, symptom management, and quality of life expectations.
• On-Call responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Base Salary plus Incentive bonus target.
• Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan.
• 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and 9 national holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees