Part-time (20 hpw) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Assisted Living - Rock and Dane Counties, WI

UnitedHealth Group•Madison, WI

1d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a part-time Advanced Practice Clinician for its Senior Community Care (SCC) team in Rock and Dane Counties, Wisconsin. The SCC program coordinates clinical care for members and provides care to high-risk health plan members in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings. The role supports access to care and helps patients navigate care across settings. The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, supports members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, coordinates with an interdisciplinary care team, and provides counseling and education to patients and caregivers. The position is 20 hours per week. No on-call, weekend, or holiday work is required.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
For Physician Assistants: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
Active, unrestricted Wisconsin licensure, or ability to obtain it by the start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
Active and unrestricted driver's license and 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.
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 is 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.