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