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Geriatric Primary Care APC - Skilled Nursing Facility (Part-Time) | Reliant Medical Group

Optum

Worcester, MA
2 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a part-time Advanced Practice Provider in a skilled nursing facility, providing essential care to an older population. You’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care to short and long-term patients, 10-12 patients daily – predominantly an older population.
  • Assess acute/chronic illnesses and prescribe the proper course of treatment and diagnosis.
  • Discuss Advance Directives with patients and families/caregivers.
  • Monitor and manage chronic conditions.
  • Order and follow-up therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as deemed necessary.
  • Manage conditions common in SNFs such as CVA, progressive neurological conditions including Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, etc.
  • Work autonomously and be a member of a large SNF cohesive team.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary and specialized groups, including mental illness/substance use.
  • Follow skilled therapy patients to track their progress in therapy.
  • Assess and manage barriers to therapy.
  • Longitudinal follow-up and care of Long-Term Care patients residing at the facility.

Required Qualifications

  • Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts
  • Active DEA License

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of APC Experience
  • Geriatric experience
  • Homecare experience
  • Fluency in EMR systems and technology

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation planOpportunities for professional development and learningDedicated CME Time & AllowanceRobust retirement package including employer funded contributionsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage