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Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Team Lead

albuquerque, NM

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Rio Rancho/Albuquerque, NM

Optum New Mexico is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to serve as a Clinician Team Lead . This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, partnering with clinic and operational leaders to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, provider engagement, and clinic performance. The Team Lead maintains a clinical practice while mentoring and supporting APC team members.

Position Highlights Blend of clinical practice and leadership responsibilities

Dedicated weekly administrative time for leadership duties

Lead quality, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives

Mentor and support APC team members

Collaborate with physician and operational leaders

Assist with recruitment, retention, clinician development, and succession planning

Drive patient satisfaction, productivity, and affordability goals

Clinician-led organization with strong leadership support and career growth opportunities

Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Certified Nurse Practitioner Program

Board Certified/Eligible Advanced Practice Clinician

Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient primary care medicine

1-2 years of management experience or have exhibited appropriate leadership potential.

Experience in medical utilization management, medical quality assurance, quality improvement techniques, risk management, and compliance

Knowledge of primary care operations; knowledge of management practices, human relations, consensus building, and collaborative ability

Must have strong oral and written communication techniques and be professionally respected by peers; leadership ability and demonstrated competence in the primary care setting

Nurse Practitioner: Current NBR Certification; Licensed RN by the State of NM; Current Nurse Practitioner in the state of NM

Physician Assistant: Licensed Physician Assistant by the State of NM

Current and unrestricted DEA certificate

BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements

Must be able to meet all health requirements at hire and periodically thereafter, as required by company policy/state regulations to verify that they/he/she is free from communicable disease and physically able to perform assigned duties

The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $166,500 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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albuquerque, NM, 87101, US

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