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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Connecticut State Traveler - Senior Care - Optum

Optum

West Hartford, CT
10 days ago
$89,800 - $176,700

Job Description

Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a travel role across Connecticut, providing critical support to seniors in various care settings. Enjoy a fulfilling career with no on-call, weekends, or holidays required, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during absences
  • Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions
  • Ensure accurate documentation and collaborate with care teams

Required Qualifications

  • Certified APC through a national board
  • Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Connecticut
  • Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
  • Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement
  • Ability to complete physical requirements
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • 1+ years of clinical experience in practice

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
  • Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
  • Proficient computer skills

Benefits & Perks

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on BonusComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution