Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Community Care - Rhode Island - Optum
Optum
Providence, RI
13 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum's Senior Community Care team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, providing essential care to seniors in various settings. Enjoy flexible scheduling with no on-call duties, weekends, or holidays, while making a significant impact on patient health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments
Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions
Ensure accurate and complete documentation including ICD 10 conditions
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
Active and unrestricted license in the State of Rhode Island
Certified APC through a national board
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
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
Benefits & Perks
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution