NP or PA, Optum - Community Based - Per Diem - Marion Co, OR

Practice at the Top of Your License with Flexibility, Autonomy and Work-Life Balance Join Optum's Senior Community Care team and provide meaningful, longitudinal care to medically complex patients in community based residential settings throughout Marion County. As the primary Advanced Practice Clinician for your patient panel, you make the clinical decisions while being supported by a fully integrated interdisciplinary team. Our value-based model focuses on quality of care, not patient volume or productivity quotas. This is a per diem, field-based position providing longitudinal care to patients in a variety of community-based residential settings, including assisted living, independent living, adult family/foster homes, senior living apartments, and private homes. Why Providers Love This Role $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Competitive base salaryNo on-call, weekends or holidays requiredFlexible schedule: Must work at least 24 hours a month, you pick the scheduleNo productivity quotas or RVU requirementsServe as a clinical decision-maker along with collaboration with the PCP for your patientsStrong interdisciplinary support with clinical autonomyBuild long-term relationships with patients, caregivers and facility teams Make an Impact with Complex Patient Care As part of Senior Community Care, you'll care for some of Optum's highest-risk Medicare members, including patients with multiple co-morbidities, advanced disease states and complex treatment needs. You'll address the whole patient, including medical, behavioral, functional and social needs, while partnering with caregivers, facility teams and other healthcare professionals to improve outcomes and quality of life. Primary Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessmentsManage acute and chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics and interventionsDevelop and manage complex treatment plansLead advanced illness, goals-of-care and advance care planning conversationsCollaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, facilities and caregiversProvide patient and caregiver educationEnsure accurate and complete clinical documentation This opportunity is ideal for NPs and PAs who enjoy critical thinking, clinical independence, complex patient care and ownership of patient outcomes, without sacrificing work-life balance. Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum 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) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Required Qualifications For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary CareFor PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensureActive, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitationsActive and unrestricted driver's licenseIn addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care settingExperience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needsUnderstanding of Geriatrics and Chronic IllnessUnderstanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $53.00 - $79.00 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.