Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant NY METRO Traveler

**$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $40,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program*
* *** This role will travel throughout New York metro areas**
* Optum Home & Community Care, part of the United Health Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.

We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start  
** Caring. Connecting. Growing together.*
* We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting. The APC within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.

This position requires travel through the state of  
** New York** .

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during periods of PTO or short/long term absences

+ Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions

+ Manage members during a short term, sub-acute rehabilitation episode

+ Conduct comprehensive assessments

+ Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions

+ Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions

+ Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

+ Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations

+ Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Active and unrestricted license in the state of Florida or ability to obtain by start date

+ Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board

+ For NPs:
Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP

+ For PAs:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

+ Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)

+ 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience (long-term care setting preferred)

+ Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state

+ Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment

+ Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional skills

+ Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness

+ Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions

+ Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

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 $89,900 to $160,600…