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Job description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Long Term Care - Lane County, OR
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment
Full-time position; 8-5 pm - Monday - Friday
Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
No on-call responsibilities
No weekends or holidays required
23 days PTO plus 9 paid holidays
Optum offers extensive career development opportunities as one of the nation's largest employers of APCs
About the Role Optum Senior Community Care (SCC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide longitudinal care to high-risk patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other senior care settings throughout Lane County, Oregon . Providers work as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes and coordinating care for medically complex patients.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
Support patients during short-term rehabilitation stays
Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning discussions
Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers
Coordinate care transitions across healthcare settings
Required Qualifications
NP: MSN or DNP degree with board certification (AANP or ANCC)
PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
Active Oregon license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to travel to skilled nursing facilities throughout Lane County
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care
Experience caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, or functional needs
Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic illness, and end-of-life care discussions
EMR proficiency and strong documentation skills
Highlights
Facility-based Senior Community Care role
Focus on high-risk geriatric and post-acute patients
No call, weekends, or holidays
Strong interdisciplinary team support
Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships and improve outcomes for medically complex seniors
Travel within Lane County to skilled nursing and senior care facilities.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Worksite address
eugene, OR, 97403, US
Who can apply
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