Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; NP​/PA - Cardiology - Mexico

Optum New Mexico is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology 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 an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives and work in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.

• Sunport
  
  Location:
  
  2901 Transport St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
• Full‑time position;
  Monday - Friday
• 100% outpatient with no hospital work or after‑hours call responsibility
• Average of 14-15 patients/day; 40min new patient / 20min established patient
• Consulting patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
• Prescribing tests, treatments, and/or surgery, when necessary
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results
• Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients' hearts and/or cardiovascular systems
• Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and/or cardiovascular system is functioning
• Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and/or cardiovascular conditions
• Assisting and/or performing surgery which may include complex surgical interventions that require a team of medical professionals
• Prescribing medication to treat heart and/or cardiovascular disease
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long‑term care
• Training and providing educational support to junior staff, when necessary

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• 401k with match + Executive Savings Plan
• Professional liability at no cost to clinician
• CME Reimbursement & Time Off
• Stock Purchase Option
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Bright Horizons Back‑Up Care:
  In‑home back‑up child and adult/elder care
• Bright Horizons College Coach:
  Tuition Payment Planning & More
• Rally Well‑being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
• One Pass Select:
  One fee gets you access to multiple gyms;
  Gym Subscription

• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP; or Physician Assistant/ARNP Certification; or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Unrestricted licensure in New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current BLS, ACLS certification
• EMR proficiency

The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $166,500 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation  actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.

In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.