Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician - Optum CA - Palm Springs

UnitedHealth Group•Palm Springs, CA

6d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum is seeking a Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician to provide outpatient primary care in Palm Springs, California. The role includes office consultations, annual visits, follow-up appointments, and in-office procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 40 minutes for consultations and 20 minutes for follow-up appointments, and an average of 17 patients per day. There is no call time. The clinician works in a team-based care model alongside physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and a support team. A medical assistant supports the physician with patient rooming, vital signs, prescription refills, and follow-up appointments. The role offers clinical resources, data, and organizational support, and includes an advanced EMR system and DAX AI Scribe. Compensation generally ranges from $125,000 to $175,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. Pay may vary based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance.

Requirements

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or ability to attain certification before starting.
Unrestricted California license, or ability to attain one before starting.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Current California DEA certificate, or ability to attain one before starting.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Excellent communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient primary care, including office consultations, annual visits, follow-up appointments, and in-office procedures.
Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and the support team in a team-based care model.
Address patients’ healthcare needs with a focus on patient care rather than visit volume.