Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Home-Based Primary Care) | Orange County, NY

About the role

Middletown, New York is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Orange County, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide care in the patient’s home setting.
• Manage 5-8 patient visits per day, including home visits and potentially video visits for established patients.
• Prioritize patient goals through regular interdisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborate with the patient’s Primary Care Physician to develop a care plan.
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues, in collaboration with the patient’s Primary Care Physician.
• Evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and confidential medical records, documenting all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.
• Educate patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult, with unrestricted licensure in the state of NY at time of employment.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate required or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ownership of a reliable and insured vehicle, with the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with patients.
• Comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting and clinic setting.
• Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members, and management staff.
• Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician.
• Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice.
• Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
• Geriatric care experience.
• Knowledge of mental health issues.
• 1+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience.
• Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Compensation based on quality of care not just number of patients seen.
• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance.
• Partnership programs and robust development opportunities.
• Retail retirement package including employer funded contributions.
• Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
• Access to collaborate in local and national clinical and advisory councils, a network of mentors, and the ability to attend annual clinical & cultural related events and forums.

Qualifications

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult, with unrestricted licensure in the state of NY at time of employment.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate required or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ownership of a reliable and insured vehicle, with the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with patients.
• Comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting and clinic setting.
• Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members, and management staff.
• Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician.
• Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice.
• Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are 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.

Drug-Free Workplace

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Life

• Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

Emotional

• Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

Physical

• Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

Financial

• Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.