Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hartford County - CT
Optum
East Hartford, CT
6 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Hartford County, CT, focusing on complex care at home. You'll conduct clinical assessments and coordinate care to enhance patient well-being, all while enjoying a flexible schedule with no weekends or holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Perform initial comprehensive assessments on patients
Develop and update patient management care plans
Meet with patients to review care plans
Perform basic nursing procedures like IV placement and blood draws
Prescribe diagnostics to avoid unnecessary admissions
Complete follow-up and post-discharge assessments
Consult with clinical teams following patient transfers
Educate patients on disease management and promote wellness
Participate in ongoing meetings for patient care
Implement quality initiatives to enhance care standards
Stay updated on medical and nursing 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 or ability to obtain
Access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in primary care or home-based medical 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, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts
Benefits & Perks
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusFlexible schedule with 4 10-hour shifts, no weekends or holidaysComprehensive benefits package including 401k contributions and equity stock purchase