Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Optum - Jericho, NY

Position Overview

Optum NY (formerly Optum Tri‑State NY) is seeking an Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner to join our team in West Islip, NY.

Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

• Physician‑led, patient‑centered team‑based environment
• Full spectrum urgent care for pediatric and adult patients, focused on value‑based care
• Clinical skills: suture, I&D, splinting, X‑ray reading, pediatrics and adults, occupational medicine, diagnostic and lab interpretation, infection and wound care management
• Full‑time, work‑life balance with flexible scheduling: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekends; 12‑ or 15‑hour shifts; no on‑call
• Evidence‑based medicine, teamwork and autonomy at the peak of your license
• Support for growth of practice and patient panel

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high‑quality care within the care team
• Treat acute diseases and disorders, minor injuries, minor procedures, orthopedic/splinting, interpret digital X‑rays, conduct physical examinations, and more
• Review patient file/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status
• Elicit and record information about patient’s medical history
• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to obtain information on patient’s condition
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose patient condition
• Coordinate care for patients

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Active and unrestricted DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active NY license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)

Salary range: $104,500 to $156,000 annually for full‑time employment. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other criteria. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. All benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

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, 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.