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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant , Bronx and Westchester

Optum

White Plains, NY
4 days ago
$43.17 - $84.95

Job Description

Join Optum as a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, providing vital healthcare to patients in their homes and community settings. Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive environment focused on improving patient outcomes while being part of a leading health and wellness business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned members
  • Manage medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings
  • Ensure accurate ICD10 coding and documentation
  • Conduct medication reviews and reconciliations
  • Facilitate implementation of care plans
  • Coordinate care through different levels of healthcare
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
  • Promote the CCM program in assigned facilities

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board
  • Active and unrestricted license in the state of residence
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to lift a 30-pound bag and navigate stairs
  • Availability to work 24 hours per month, including off-hours
  • Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement if applicable

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 for documenting medical information
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
  • Adaptability to change

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contributionSign-on bonus