Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Position - Optum CA - Pasadena
About The Position
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its team in Pasadena, California. The role is part of the Optum Care Delivery team and emphasizes patient-focused care, taking time to address patients’ needs rather than focusing on volume. The clinician will have access to the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization while contributing to local healthcare and care-improvement initiatives. The position provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment. The clinician sees patients of all ages, from newborns through geriatric patients, with an average daily patient volume of 18–20. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. New graduates are welcome. Applicants must have an unrestricted California license, a California DEA certificate before the start date, a certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school, and EMR proficiency. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 to $173,500, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. Compensation can vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance.
Requirements
- Unrestricted California license.
- California DEA certificate required before the start date.
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school.
- Proficiency with EMR systems.
- Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
- See patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package and bonuses.
- Partnership Program.
- CME reimbursement and related time off.
- Paid license renewals.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Advanced EMR system.
- Employee Wellness Program.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
