NP or PA Senior Community Care - Cattaraugus County
About The Position
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is building an integrated care model addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The Senior Community Care (SCC) team serves patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings, helping improve access to care and coordinate a seamless health journey across care settings. The SCC program coordinates clinical care for members. The Advanced Practice Clinician provides care to the program’s highest-risk health plan members, supporting patients during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes and working with an interdisciplinary care team. The role includes comprehensive assessments, advanced illness and care-planning conversations, and patient and caregiver education. The position is for Cattaraugus County. No on-call, weekend, or holiday work is required.
Requirements
- For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, or the 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 and prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain them after hire, per state regulations unless prohibited in the state of practice.
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the state of practice.
- Ability to navigate varied environments and position oneself as needed to perform job duties.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC; 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 reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
- Conduct 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.
Benefits
- $40,000 student loan repayment or $30,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
