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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem - New London County, CT - OPTUM

Optum

New Hartford, CT
1 day ago
$43.22 - $77.21

Job Description

Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, providing vital care to patients in their homes. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact lives while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned members
  • Manage both medical and behavioral conditions in collaboration with a physician
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings
  • Ensure all diagnoses are accurately coded and documented
  • Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member’s plan of care
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and make revisions as needed
  • Travel between care sites as required

Required Qualifications

  • Active national NP or PA certification
  • Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Connecticut
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
  • Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to move a 30-pound bag and navigate stairs
  • Availability to work 24 hours per month

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
  • Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
  • Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
  • Adaptability to change

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign On BonusComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution