Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Community Care - Rhode Island - Optum
Optum
East Providence, RI
10 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum's Senior Community Care team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, providing compassionate care to seniors in various settings. Enjoy a flexible schedule, no on-call, weekends, or holidays, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while achieving work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments
Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions
Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
Required Qualifications
Active and unrestricted license in the State of Rhode Island
Certified APC through a national board
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement if applicable
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information
Benefits & Perks
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution