Lead Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

UnitedHealth Group • Denver, CO

283d • $104,500 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum CO is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician Lead to join our team in Denver, CO. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

Requirements

• Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado.
• Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience as an NP or PA, unless you completed clinical rotations with New West Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practices recommendation.
• Works collaboratively with the patient to provide a Patient Centered approach to care; adhering to the organization's Value-based-care mission.
• Utilizes evidence-based care processes for cost effective and efficient use of lab, radiology and extended service providers including specialists, hospitals, skilled nursing providers and other ancillary services.
• Works with the medical directors to ensure full communication and implementation of organization-specific initiatives including QBC, NPS, STAR, HEDIS.
• Ensures quality indicators are being met and continuously improved by working with CDO leadership.
• Works with Operations team to support regular meetings and ensures regular attendance of APC's in market.
• Partners with Operations leadership to ensure the success of the team.
• Promotes high quality medical care and efficient workflows with team.
• Works with medical directors to make necessary workflow changes to decrease tasking burden and increase provider satisfaction.
• Ensures the development and promotion of the organization's culture in team members.
• Participates in Clinical Leadership Board attending monthly meetings.
• Prepares and delivers presentation to the CLB quarterly.
• Organizes and leads Optum Colorado APC Council with the help of Council Co-Chair.
• Develops agendas, organizes activities, and distributes minutes of meetings.
• Assigns Council Members to mentor new APC hires as appropriate.
• Coordinates Local APC Mentorship Program, including mentoring new APC Council members.
• Organizes, promotes and leads quarterly Optum Colorado APC Chapter meetings.
• Develops agendas, coordinates speakers/educators, schedules and promotes 'Skills Clinics' on various topics as requested by Optum Colorado APCs.
• Reports to and meets regularly with the Senior Medical Director.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous CME and career development options.
• Competitive base salary.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) + match.
• Discounted stock buying options.
• 4 weeks PTO, plus 9 paid holidays and 5 days CME with allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed