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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant , Bronx and Westchester

Optum

Yonkers, NY
13 days ago
$43.17 - $84.95

Job Description

Join Optum as a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, providing critical home care to patients in need. With flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to improving patient lives. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned members
  • Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings
  • Ensure accurate ICD10 coding and documentation
  • Conduct medication reviews and reconciliations
  • Facilitate implementation of the member’s plan of care
  • Coordinate care across different levels and settings
  • Monitor and adjust the plan of care as needed
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
  • Promote the CCM program in assigned facilities

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Graduate of an accredited master’s degree in Nursing (for NPs) or Physician Assistant degree program (for PAs)
  • Active and unrestricted license in the state
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to lift a 30-pound bag and navigate various conditions
  • Availability to work 24 hours per month with off-hour expectations
  • 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 including electronic medical records
  • 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