Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care Community Center – Mesa, AZ
About The Position
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient adult primary care at the Optum Mesa Community Center in Mesa, Arizona. The role includes annual wellness visits, hospital follow-up visits, care gap management, and same-day acute care. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with 36 patient-contact hours per week. The practice uses EPIC EMR, Dragon dictation, and AI notetaking. The clinician will join Optum Care Delivery, a clinician-led organization focused on improving healthcare and supporting clinicians with clinical resources, data, and organizational support. The role is in a supportive, physician-led care environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and leadership development. Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply, and relocation assistance is available. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and may vary based on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience; compensation may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a starting bonus. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, or the ability to obtain one by the start date.
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA.
- Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain one by the start date.
- Current BLS certification, or the ability to obtain it by the start date.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model.
- Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in outpatient primary care.
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, and HCC coding documentation.
- Proficiency in Medicare Annual Wellness visits.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and technology; EPIC is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient adult medicine care.
- Perform annual wellness visits.
- Conduct hospital follow-up visits.
- Manage care gaps.
- Provide same-day acute care.
- Contribute practice ideas and initiatives to help improve patient care.
Benefits
- Starting bonus available for qualified candidates.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time off.
- Employer-funded 401(k) contributions.
- Employee stock purchase and UnitedHealth Group stock discount opportunities.
- Relocation assistance, including household goods transportation and personalized support.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
