Advanced Practice Clinician; NP​/PA; Senior Community Care - Lane

Eugene, OR / Cottage Grove, OR / Creswell, OR

Lane County, Oregon

Optum | Lane County, OR | Full-Time, Field-Based

Practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful impact in the lives of medically complex patients. Optum’s Senior Community Care team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities throughout Lane County.

As the primary Advanced Practice Clinician for your patient panel, you'll have the autonomy to make clinical decisions, manage your schedule, and build long-term patient relationships, all within a value-based care model that prioritizes quality outcomes over productivity metrics.

• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program or $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates
• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives
• $2,500 relocation assistance
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• 23 days PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• No RVU requirements or productivity quotas
• Manage your own patient panel and daily schedule
• Clinical autonomy with strong interdisciplinary support
• Collaborative partnership with PCPs and facility teams

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Provide care during sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
• Lead goals-of-care, advance care planning, and advanced illness discussions
• Collaborate with caregivers, facility staff, PCPs, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Care for high-risk Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions, advanced illness, and complex medical, behavioral, functional, and social needs. Focus on improving outcomes and quality of life through personalized, relationship-based care.

Nurse Practitioners

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program
• Active NP license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• AANP or ANCC certification in an approved NP specialty

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an accredited PA program
• Active PA license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• NCCPA certification

Additional Requirements

• DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire, where applicable)
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of a field-based role

• 1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care
• Experience managing patients with complex medical, behavioral, social or functional needs
• Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic disease management, advanced illness, and end-of-life care
• EMR and clinical documentation proficiency

This role is ideal for clinicians who value independence, critical thinking, and ownership of patient outcomes while maintaining a strong work-life balance. You'll have the flexibility to manage your day, the autonomy to make clinical decisions, and the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually…