Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care Patient Connect - Hartford, CT - Optum
Optum
East Hartford, CT
23 days ago
$90 - $155
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Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Senior Care, providing vital support to patients transitioning from rehab to home. Utilize your expertise to enhance care quality while enjoying the autonomy to work independently in various settings.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings
Ensure all diagnoses are ICD10 coded accurately
Address and document all quality elements
Conduct initial medication reviews
Attend and complete all mandatory training requirements
Travel between care sites
Required Qualifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
Graduate of an accredited master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) program or accredited Physician Assistant degree program
Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Connecticut
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
Availability to work 10 hours per week
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and navigate stairs
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