NP/PA, Optum at Home - Washington and Crawford Counties AR
About The Position
Optum at Home, part of Optum Home & Community Care, is creating a new integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental, and social needs. This program focuses on preventive care to help patients stay well at home and connects them to key support services. The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients in their place of residence. The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) within Optum at Home provides care to the highest-risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. Optum is becoming a leading employer of Nurse Practitioners, offering a strong professional environment and opportunities to make a difference in patients' lives.
Requirements
- For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
- For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice (or ability to obtain by 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 post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
- Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred).
- Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting.
- Experience in 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 in-home assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
- Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
- Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
- Manage 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
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
