NP or PA - Senior Community Care - Marion & Clackamas

Position Highlights

In Optum's Senior Living Program, people are our priority. We focus on assisted living and other community-based settings, blending palliative care with internal medicine. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide care to our highest-risk patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.

We offer extensive training and focus on quality patient outcomes rather than volume. With a manageable expectation of approximately 4‑6 patient visits per day, you can invest time in patients' well‑being.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Manage patients through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 coding
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise, compliant manner that meets CMS regulations
• Facilitate agreement and implementation of the patient’s plan of care by engaging facility staff, families, and primary and specialty clinicians
• Coordinate care as patients transition through different levels of care and settings
• Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify the most effective plan that aligns with the patient’s needs and wishes
• Function independently and responsibly with minimal supervision

• We are the largest employer of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, offering a best‑in‑class employee experience that lets you practice at the top of your license.
• We believe that better care for clinicians yields better care for patients.
• We influence change nationally while maintaining local culture and community.
• We grow talent internally—geographically and professionally.

• Market‑competitive compensation model with salary and incentive opportunities.
• Robust retirement offerings including employer‑funded contributions and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive benefits plan covering medical, dental, vision, short‑term/long‑term disability, and more.
• Robust clinician learning and development programs.
• Excellent paid time off package.
• Continuing education support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Equipment stipend.
• Additional benefits as applicable.

• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain by start date.
  • Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center in one of the following specializations:
    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Adult Nurse Practitioner
    • Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
    • Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• For Physician Assistants:
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program.
  • Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain by start date.
  • Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Active DEA licensure or prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations.
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting a 30‑pound bag, navigating stairs and varied dwellings, and standing, kneeling, and performing physical assessment.
• Reliable transportation access.

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 1+ years of clinical experience in senior living, geriatric medicine, or home care.
• Experience meeting healthcare needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs.
• Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness.
• Understanding of advanced illness and end‑of‑life discussions.
• Proficient computer skills, including documentation in written and electronic medical records.

The specialty’s typical base salary ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus, influenced by local labor markets, education, work experience, and performance.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to employment.