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nJob category: Healthcare Delivery, Advanced Practice Clinicians
nOptum NV is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
nAs a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
nAt Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
nPosition Highlights:
nnnRapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
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nnDevelop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
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nnDevelop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assigned
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nnProvide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issues
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nnDocument treatment plans in the medical recordnn
nnCollaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as needed
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nnCoordinate care for patients
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nnExposure to patients with potential infectious disease
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n nWe offer an attractive base salary, $15,000 sign on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD / LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, 23 days of pto, one week paid CME with $2500 allowance, and nine paid holidays.
nPLEASE NOTE The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.
nLas Vegas offers the best in entertainment and cultural options, in addition to being an affordable metropolitan area in which to live. Also, Nevada has no state income tax. Warm weather, 300-plus days of sunshine, championship golf, hiking, skiing, five-star restaurants, endless attractions and entertainment choices are reasons Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
nWhat makes an Optum Career different:
nnnAs the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
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nnWe believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients?
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nnWe are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations?
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nnWe grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
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n nSouthwest Medical, part of Optum, is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
nYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
nRequired Qualifications:
nnnAdvanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtain
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nnActive unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in Nevada, or ability to obtain
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nnAbility to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
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nnAbility to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
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nnBasic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
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nnAdvanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
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nnAbility to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment
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nnDEA License required, or ability to obtain
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnn2+ yrs. experience preferred
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nnGeriatric care experience
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nnKnowledge of mental health issues
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nnFamiliarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding
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nnStrong acute care experience in a primary care clinic, urgent care, or retail clinic
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nnAbility to formulate a differential diagnosis
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nnProficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
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nnAbility to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
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nnAbility to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
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nnA background in managed care
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n nCompensation 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.
nDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
nOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Worksite address
las vegas, NV, 89105, US
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