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Florida Statewide Traveler Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Long Term Care

Optum

Jacksonville, FL
9 days ago
$89,900 - $160,600

Job Description

Join Optum to provide essential care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Florida's long-term care settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to improve patient access and navigate their health journey without the burden of on-call, weekends, or holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during periods of PTO or short/long term absences
  • Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Ensure accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers

Required Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted license in Florida or ability to obtain by start date
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board
  • Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain
  • 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience (long-term care setting preferred)
  • Ability to complete physical requirements of the job
  • Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional skills
  • 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 $25,000 Sign-on BonusComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution