Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Windham and Tolland Counties-CT
Optum
Tolland, CT
2 days ago
$88,000 - $173,200
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Windham, CT, where you'll provide essential home-based medical care for complex, chronic patients. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to improve the lives of older adults while enjoying a flexible schedule and generous benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients
Develop and update patient management care plans
Consult with patients and/or their representatives
Perform basic nursing procedures
Prescribe diagnostics and interventions
Complete follow-up and post-discharge assessments
Educate patients about disease management and wellness
Participate in patient care and clinical excellence meetings
Implement quality initiatives to enhance care management
Stay current with 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
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 programs401k contribution