Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hartford County - CT
Optum
Hartford, CT
6 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Hartford County, CT, where you'll provide essential home-based medical care. Work within a collaborative team to improve patient health outcomes and enjoy a flexible schedule with significant benefits, including student loan repayment options.
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 and post-discharge assessments
Consult with clinical teams during patient transfers
Educate patients on disease management and wellness
Participate in patient care and clinical excellence meetings
Implement quality initiatives to improve care management
Required Qualifications
Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program
Current state RN/NP or PA license
Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA
Access to reliable transportation
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
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusFlexible schedule with 4 10s optionComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase and 401k contribution