Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hartford County - CT
Optum
Bristol, CT
6 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Hartford County, CT, delivering compassionate home-based medical care. You'll conduct assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team to improve patient health outcomes while enjoying a flexible schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Perform initial comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients and provide ongoing care
Develop and update patient management care plans as needed
Review care plans with patients and their representatives
Conduct basic nursing procedures and provide training as needed
Prescribe diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary admissions
Complete follow-up assessments according to SOP
Consult with clinical teams following patient transfer notifications
Educate patients on disease processes and management
Participate in meetings related to patient care and excellence
Implement quality initiatives and keep current on medical 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, emergency/urgent care
Knowledge of long-term care, community resources, and cost-effective alternatives in patient care
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
Knowledge of clinical standards of care
Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems
Benefits & Perks
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusFlexible schedule with 4 10-hour shiftsComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution