Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - NowClinic

Optum NV is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The NowClinic Telemedicine team is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This provider will deliver primary care services to adult and pediatric patients via telephone and see patients in the NowClinic as needed.  The NowClinic NP/PA utilizes triage and diagnostic experience/expertise to assess and treat patients presenting with primary care needs.  In addition to addressing the presenting problem, the NowClinic Team provider will collaborate with the call center MAs and other extenders in the Telemedicine department.  The NP/PA will utilize the telephone visit to engage patients in addressing wellness and gaps in preventive care and provide an excellent and satisfying customer experience.  

Primary Responsibilities:
•    Provide primary care services to adult and pediatric patients via the Optum NowClinic virtual visit technology platform
•    Using experience and expertise, engage, assess, triage and provide/prescribe treatment to patients presenting for care
•    Using sound medical judgment, triage and direct patients to alternative levels of care for presenting problem and/or follow-up
•    Utilize NowClinic technology to engage patients in addressing wellness and gaps in preventive care in accordance with evidence based practice and standards of care
•    Utilize technology to thoroughly document visits and treatments in a timely and comprehensive manner in accordance with Optum NowClinic, medical group and regulatory requirements
•    Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and support staff
•    Demonstrate and reinforce value of the NowClinic Team service during each visit
•    Maintain service level standards for response, visit time, and patient satisfaction
•    Demonstrate and foster a climate of collaboration and professionalism

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:
•    National Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult, Family or Gerontology or Physician Assistant certification
•    Licensure in the NV or ability to obtain prior to employment
•    2+ years of hands-on clinical experience preferred
•    DEA license or ability to obtain
•    Intermediate level of proficiency in PC-based word processing including basic Microsoft Word and Outlook skills
•    Flexible to work occasional weekends, holidays, and evening shifts
•    Ability to work independently from home-based office 

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Strong acute care experience in an urgent care, retail clinic or primary care clinic
•    Knowledge of mental health issues
•    Background in managed care
•    Familiarity with ICD-10 coding

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.