Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care - Hartford County, CT - Optum
Optum
Bristol, CT
1 day ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Senior Care, where you'll provide vital home-based care to high-risk patients, ensuring their physical, mental, and social needs are met. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no on-call, weekends, or holidays while making a significant impact on patient lives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments
Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition
Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
Ensure accurate and complete documentation
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
Required Qualifications
Certified APC through a national board
Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Connecticut
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement
Ability to complete physical requirements of the job
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
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 with written and electronic medical records
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution