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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hartford County - CT

Optum

West Hartford, CT
3 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Complex Care at Home, where you'll provide essential preventive care and improve patient health outcomes in a supportive team environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform initial comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients
  • Develop and update patient management care plans
  • Meet with patients to review care plans
  • Perform basic nursing procedures
  • Prescribe diagnostics and interventions
  • Complete follow-up assessments
  • Consult with clinical teams following patient transfers
  • Educate patients on disease management
  • Participate in patient care meetings
  • Implement quality initiatives and keep current on medical research

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

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus