Primary Care Provider - Advanced Practice Clinician; NP or PA - Atrius Health

Primary Care Provider – Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) – Atrius Health (2363217)

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) in Braintree, MA.

The Primary Care Provider – Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) functions as an independent primary care provider responsible for comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of care for an assigned panel of patients. This role is intended for experienced APCs who have demonstrated readiness to independently manage a full primary care panel within a coordinated, value‑based care environment.

• Independently manage a defined panel of primary care patients, providing longitudinal, relationship‑based care
• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory primary care setting
• Manage acute and chronic conditions and serve as the author and supervisor of patient care plans
• Make clinically appropriate determinations regarding in‑office management versus referral to specialty or emergency care
• Manage inbox responsibilities, including test results, patient messaging, medication management, and referrals
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, pharmacists, population health, behavioral health, and specialists
• Partner with patients and families to support shared decision‑making and whole‑person care
• Provide consultation regarding hospitalized patients within the assigned panel
• Support practice efficiency, quality initiatives, and standardized clinical workflows

• Licensure &
  
  Education:
  
  Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Master’s degree (MSN) and national certification (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Master’s degree and certification by NCCPA
• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active DEA and MCSR (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel
• Experience includes responsibility for chronic disease management, care coordination and follow‑up, and caring for adult patients ages 65 and older
• Demonstrated experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting, not limited to episodic, urgent, or specialty‑only care
• Prior responsibility for inbox management, test results follow‑up, patient messaging, and referral coordination
• Applicants who do not currently meet these required qualifications may be eligible for future transition into a fully paneled role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the APC position and discuss their interest during the interview process

• Experience practicing in a value‑based, population health, or coordinated care model
• Experience managing medically complex adult patients with multiple chronic conditions
• Prior practice within a team‑based primary care model utilizing interdisciplinary support
• Experience working within standardized clinical pathways or quality initiatives
• Epic EHR experience

The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 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. 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…