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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant , Bronx and Westchester

Optum

Staten Island, NY
1 day ago
$43.17 - $84.95

Job Description

Join Optum as a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, where you'll provide essential care to patients in various settings, enhancing their health journey. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned members
  • Manage medical and behavioral conditions in collaboration with a physician
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings
  • Ensure accurate ICD10 coding and documentation
  • Conduct initial and annual medication reviews
  • Facilitate member’s plan of care with facility staff and families
  • Evaluate and revise care plans as necessary
  • Attend mandatory training and educational requirements
  • Travel between care sites as needed

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 post-hire
  • Access to reliable transportation for travel to client/patient sites
  • Ability to lift a 30-pound bag and navigate stairs
  • Availability to work 24 hours per month with off-hours included
  • 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

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution