Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Osw...
@ Optum

Syracuse, NY
$156,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 hours ago

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Overview

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is building an integrated care model that addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs. As a team member of the Senior Community Care (SCC) program, you will provide care in nursing homes, assisted living, and other senior housing settings.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments
  • Manage members through acute medical situations or chronic condition exacerbations
  • Oversee short term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
  • Ensure accurate documentation including ICD 10 conditions
  • Collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Conduct advanced illness and care planning conversations
  • Educate patients and caregivers

Qualifications

Required: Active and unrestricted license, certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, active DEA licensure or ability to obtain, ability to secure a collaborative practice agreement, physical ability to meet job requirements, driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred: 1+ years of clinical experience (long-term care preferred), experience with complex behavioral, social and functional needs, knowledge of Geriatrics, advanced illness discussions, and proficiency in computer documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus (for those new to the program) with a base compensation range from $140,500 to $156,000. Additional benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions.

Additional Information

No on-call, weekends, or holidays required. Employees must remain in role for a set period to maintain benefits. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Key skills/competency

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Integrated Care
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Team
  • Geriatrics
  • Acute Care
  • Chronic Care
  • Patient Education

How to Get Hired at Optum

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Optum's culture: Understand their integrated care and mission.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight clinical experience and certifications.
  • Showcase technical skills: Detail computer and documentation capabilities.
  • Prepare for interviews: Reflect on patient care and teamwork experiences.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review ICD 10 coding basics.
Practice electronic medical records documentation.
Study clinical assessment procedures.
Brush up on diagnostic testing protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork experiences in clinical settings.
Explain handling stressful patient situations.
Discuss communication with interdisciplinary teams.
Share examples of patient education challenges.

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