Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Albany Rensselaer NY

UnitedHealth Group•Albany, NY

3d•$125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is building an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs and helps them access and navigate care across settings. The Senior Community Care (SCC) team provides care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings. Its integrated care delivery program coordinates clinical care for members, with Advanced Practice Clinicians caring for the highest-risk health plan members. The Advanced Practice Clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, supports members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, and provides counseling and education to patients and caregivers. The position also includes advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations. The role offers no on-call duty, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, or 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/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire, per state regulations, unless prohibited in the state of practice.
Ability to obtain 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

At least 1 year of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician; 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.
Perform 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.