This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior Community Care - Marion and Clackamas County, OR
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus Or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment $2,500 Relocation Assistance No On-call, no weekends and no holidays required Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements About the Role Optum Senior Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to care for high-risk patients in assisted living communities, senior housing, and nursing home settings. This value-based care role focuses on quality outcomes, chronic disease management, palliative care principles, and building meaningful patient relationships. Providers work as part of an interdisciplinary team caring for medically complex senior populations.
Position Highlights
Senior Living and community-based care model
Focus on quality outcomes rather than patient volume
Approximately 4-6 patient visits per day
Extensive training and support provided
Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration
Opportunity to practice with a high level of autonomy
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
Coordinate diagnostics, testing, and treatment interventions
Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
Collaborate with facility staff, families, specialists, and care teams
Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning conversations
Educate patients and caregivers
Coordinate care transitions and develop individualized care plans
Required Qualifications
NP: MSN or DNP degree with AANP or ANCC certification
PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
Active state license (or ability to obtain)
Active DEA license or ability to obtain
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required
Reliable transportation
Ability to perform physical assessments and travel between care settings
Preferred Qualifications
New graduates encouraged to apply
Experience in senior living, geriatrics, home care, or chronic disease management
Experience caring for medically complex patients
Understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, advanced illness, and end-of-life care
EMR proficiency and strong documentation skills
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
Employer-funded retirement contributions and employee stock purchase plan
Continuing education support
Paid parental leave
Mileage reimbursement
Equipment stipend
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Highlights
Value-based care with no productivity-focused patient volume expectations
Manageable daily census of 4-6 patients
Strong work-life balance
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with senior patients
Collaborative team environment focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable patient populations
Excellent opportunity for clinicians interested in geriatrics, palliative care, and community-based care
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
Worksite address
oregon city, OR, 97045, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.