Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hartford County - CT
Optum
West Hartford, CT
6 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Hartford County, CT, providing essential home-based medical care. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements while making a significant impact on patient health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Perform initial comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients
Develop and update patient management care plans
Meet with patients to review care plans involving the PCP when applicable
Prescribe diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary admissions
Complete follow-up and post-discharge assessments
Educate patients on disease management and wellness
Participate in meetings related to patient care and clinical excellence
Required Qualifications
Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program
Current state RN/NP or PA license
Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA, or ability to obtain certification by start date
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 package including 401kIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase