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Perdiem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Hospice/PalliativeCare-Arcadia,CA
Arcadia, CA
Job Description
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
Optum is a physician-led, close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing doctors like you!
We have immediate opportunity for experienced Advanced Practice Clinician to join our Palliative Care team in The San Gabriel Valley. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential.
Primary Responsibilities:
We have immediate opportunity for experienced Advanced Practice Clinician to join our Palliative Care team in The San Gabriel Valley. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Optum Clinic Locations: The greater San Gabriel Valley
- Average Patients Per Day ~10-12 PPD | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow up appointments
- Patient Mix: >65 with chronic medical conditions e.g., CHF, COPD, Diabetes
- No weekend or after-hours clinics but phone call coverage required in rotation with other clinicians
- Shared call with all high-risk providers, one weekend every few months but do not need to be home bound
- A majority of the time will be spent between an office setting and visiting patients in a home setting
- Dedicated support staff: Care Partner or Social Worker assigned to each patient depending on needs
- Support in Clinic: MA, LVN, and Pharmacist to clinic panel size of ~150 patients
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
- Unrestricted California Advanced Practice Clinician license
- Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
- Current California DEA certificate required prior to start date
- 2+years of experience in ambulatory care or a similar environment
- EMR Proficient
- Excellent patient care and time management skills
- Ability to work in fast pace environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities
- ?Critical Care, Palliative, or Geriatrics certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Experience in a managed care setting and working with medically complex patients
- Medical Spanish
At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.
Would you thrive with OptumCare?
- Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
- Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
- Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
- Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
- Do you want to be part of something better?
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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