Advanced Practice Clinician; PA or NP - OptumCare - Orange

Overview

Optum CA is seeking an experienced PA or NP to join our team in Orange County, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be integral to our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you to help patients live healthier lives.

You’ll work with peers in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion while driving toward the Quadruple Aim. This role provides an opportunity to contribute new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients across the country.

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 patients and families regarding health plan benefits, network and other programs and tools available to improve quality of lifestyle
• Conduct assessments and annual wellness exams; document chief complaint, medical history, review of systems, examination, assessment, and plan of care; coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services
• Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner; maintain quality of care standards defined by the medical group
• Identify members’ needs and gaps in care; provide recommendations for benefits/programs 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 PTO and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, and bonus potential.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that provides direction on what it takes to succeed and opportunities for development in other roles you may be interested in.

• Base pay plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance
• Optum ACP Partnership Plan
• 23 days of PTO, CME time, and clinics 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 and leadership opportunities

• Master's degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
• Certificate of completion from a Master of Physician Assistant Studies program or an 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
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Access to reliable transportation enabling travel to facilities and members' homes within the designated area

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

Optum places clinicians at the center of care. Our physician-led organization is dynamic and progressive, serving almost 130 million people through more than 78,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our team works in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers within care models focused on managing risk, achieving higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at

• 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?

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. 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.

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