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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hartford County - CT

Optum

Canton Valley, CT
6 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Hartford County, CT, providing vital home-based medical care to improve patient health. Enjoy a flexible schedule and competitive salary while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing care for newly enrolled patients
  • Develop and update patient management care plans
  • Meet with patients to review care plans and involve the PCP when applicable
  • Perform basic nursing procedures and prescribe diagnostics
  • Complete follow-up assessments according to standard procedures
  • Educate patients and participate in clinical meetings
  • Implement quality initiatives to ensure high standards of care

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program
  • Current state RN/NP or PA license
  • Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience in primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics, or palliative care
  • Knowledge of long-term care and community resources
  • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
  • Knowledge of clinical standards of care
  • Awareness of NCQA requirements and CMS guidelines

Benefits & Perks

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusFlexible schedule with 4 10s option, no weekends or holidaysComprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs401k contribution and equity stock purchase options