Per Assessment (10 hpw) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Patient Connect

UnitedHealth Group • Ocala, FL

272d • $90 - $155 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for 10 hours per week - any day during 'awake hours'. Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Don't miss this ‘ONE OF A KIND' unique opportunity with the company leading the way in healthcare! Patient Connect is one-time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility. The purpose of this visit is to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission. During this visit you will capture STAR measures, educate the patient, and document all their acute and chronic diagnoses. This position provides the NP multiple opportunities each day to use their experience and education in varying settings to provide guidance and compassion to a vulnerable population during a difficult transition in their healthcare. The NP will not be managing care but will be communicating pertinent findings to the attending and facility staff. You will not bear the heavy responsibility for orders, treatments, and follow up. You will have the autonomy you deserve, which shows your value and ability to work independently. We would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Florida
• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board
• For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• For PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• 1+ years of Nursing Home experience
• Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Availability to work 10 hours per week
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations
• Ensure that all diagnoses are ICD10 coded accurately and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit
• Ensure that all quality elements are addressed and documented
• Conduct an initial medication review
• Attend and complete all mandatory educational and computer/virtual training requirements
• Travel between care sites as required
• Coordinate care and communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding any medical concerns at the time of your visit
• Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues
• Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision
• Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
• Participate in SCC quality initiatives
• Check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling

Benefits

• $3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree