Advanced Practice Clinician; PA or NP - OptumCare - Orange

Optum CA is seeking an experienced PA or NP to join our team in Orange County, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

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

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule:
  
  Part-time
• Location:
  
  Office based in Santa Ana, CA
• Introduce the member's medical group, Optum California to members, family members and caregivers
• Counsel and educate patient and families regarding health plan benefits, health plan network and other programs and tools available to help improve quality of lifestyle
• Conduct assessments and annual wellness exams with patient. Document chief complaint, previous medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examination, assessment, and appropriate plan of care. Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
• Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the medical group
• Identifies members needs and any gaps of care; provide recommendation of benefits/ programs associated with member's health plan and guide members appropriately.

We offer competitive compensation including sign-on incentive, specialty incentive and a comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential.

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.

What makes an Optum organization different? [TASA INPUTS: bullets from OH Aligned Messaging matrix - align Business with Audience, DO NOT customize)

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance.
• Optum ACP Partnership Plan
• 23 days of PTO, allotted CME time, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays.
• 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance
• Medical malpractice coverage and tail policy

• Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college.
• Certificate of completion from Master of Physician Assistant Studies program or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current NCCPA or ANCC and/or AANP Certification required
• Unrestricted / Active CA PA or NP license
• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date
• Active BLS certification
• EMR Proficient
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• Work independently and without direct supervision
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to facilities and members' homes within designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience; preferably in outpatient/managed care setting
• Working knowledge of managed care, health plans, medical groups, IPA networks

About Optum:
At Optum, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving almost 130 million people through more than 78,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation.

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Would you thrive with Optum?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges…