Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - Primary Care (Outpatient) - Midvale Clinic - Tucson, Arizona
About the role
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.
Responsibilities
- Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license, focusing on value-based care
- Full-time position, Monday through Friday
- 36 patient contact hours each week
- Protected administrative time to ensure balance in your day
- Average of 18–22 patients per day
- Use EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI note-taking
- Work with a dedicated MA team for rooming and support
- Onsite lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills
Qualifications
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain by start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain by start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
- Experience in outpatient Primary Care
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
- Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance plus paid CME time off
- Robust retirement program, including employer-funded 401(k) contributions
- Employee stock purchase and UnitedHealth Group stock discount opportunities
- Relocation assistance available, including household goods transportation
Pay
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 – $164,000. 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.