NP​/PA Advanced Practice Clinician | Las Vegas, NV

Optum NV is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

• Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
• Develop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assigned
• Provide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issues
• Document treatment plans in the medical record
• Collaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as needed
• Coordinate care for patients
• Exposure to patients with potential infectious disease

We offer an attractive base salary, a $15,000 sign‑on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD / LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, 23 days of PTO, one week paid CME with $2500 allowance, and nine paid holidays.

The salary range for this role is $135,000 to $160,000 annually based on full‑time employment.

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.

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtain
• Active unrestricted APRN or PA‑C license in Nevada, or ability to obtain
• Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
• Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
• Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
• Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
• Ability to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment
• DEA License required, or ability to obtain

• 2+ years experience preferred
• Geriatric care experience
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Familiarity with Medicare and ICD‑10 coding
• Strong acute care experience in a primary care clinic, urgent care, or retail clinic
• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
• Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
• Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
• Ability to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
• A background in managed care

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best‑in‑class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go - geographically or professionally - you can do it here

Southwest Medical, part of Optum, is a multi‑specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone.

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

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.