Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant NP​/PA - Clinician Educator Quality and Clinical

Overview

Optum NM is seeking a NP or PA – Clinician Educator for Quality and Clinical Documentation to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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 will be integral to our vision to make healthcare better for everyone and provide clinical resources, data and support to help patients live healthier lives.

• Full‑time Advance Practice Clinician (APC):
  Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Face‑to‑face and virtual education of Network Physicians and APCs about value‑based care, Hierarchical Category Codes (HCCs) and Medicare HEDIS measures, patient experience and Stars ratings.
• Partnering with physicians and APCs on reimbursement models focusing on improving care quality, efficiency and experience by closing quality gaps in care, documenting accurately and taking a patient‑centric approach to preventative care.
• Meeting and developing relationships with physicians, APCs and clinic administrators, understanding, adapting and responding to their questions, concerns and perspectives.

• Guaranteed base salary, annual wage increase eligibility, and incentive pay potential.
• Signing bonus available for qualifying applicants.
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company.
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock).
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME.
• Robust clinician learning and development programs.

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. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• New Mexico Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (or ability to obtain prior to start) and national certification (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred).
• 2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• New Mexico Driver’s License and Auto Insurance in accordance with the state of New Mexico (or will be licensed and insured by employment date).
• Ability to work autonomously, and travel locally.

• Experience with Medicare Advantage – Risk Adjustment CMS Documentation & Coding Guidelines.
• Public speaking experience.
• Experience with quality improvement reports and HEDIS measures.
• Familiarity with Data RAP, Alliance, Data Core, Facets systems, and other EMRs.
• Experience in developing and delivering coding education to non‑coder professionals.
• Knowledge of government rules and regulations regarding coding and documentation.

Optum Care 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. Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.