What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Optum?
Optumcare Washington is looking for full time or part time Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC, either a nurse practitioner/physician associate) to provide clinical care across a variety of settings and address the gaps in care that are often missed in traditional clinic visits. The position will involve floating to various clinics and meeting with patients to:
Document and address chronic conditions (thereby improving documentation) identify and address factors related to chronic conditions that may not have been recognized and to further work with patients to better achieve optimum health status. Educate patients about resources available to them within Optum care network When necessary, link patients to care management or other services.
The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address our patients’ needs. We are looking for clinicians who are comfortable in various settings (including the home), able to establish rapport with patients, and willing to be flexible. Sites of care could include (but are not limited to)
Various specialty clinics within The Everett Clinic or the Polyclinic (exact locations in scope will be determined depending on clinician home base) Home visits Primary care clinics (particularly within practices affiliated with Optum care network.
Optumcare network offers competitive pay with financial incentives for yielding strong metrics on quality care while promoting resource stewardship. We provide our clinicians an excellent benefits package which includes career development pathways, paid license renewals, charitable sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities.
OCN consists of the Polyclinic, The Everett Clinic, and several affiliated independent practices, all of which are physician/clinician led communities deeply rooted in their regions. It also If you’re looking to join a physician-led community making a difference in healthcare, OCN is the place for you
Position Details
- Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Full Time Position
- No nights or weekends required
- Variable locations (including home visits)
- See 10-12 patients a day through a range of modalities (office and telemedicine visits) while in the clinic
- See 6-7 patients/day when doing home visits
- Ensure problem lists accurately reflect chronic conditions
- Ensure all these conditions are addressed annually
- Ensure patients have regular, comprehensive, holistic interactions with their care teams
- Systematically address patients’ self-management support needs
- Educate patients about available resources (including 24 hour RN call line, home visit options, dispatch health, care management).
Requirements
- 2 years of experience or more in an outpatient setting as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
- Unrestricted WA Medical License
- Current DEA certificate required prior to start date
- Current association certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Preferences
- Prior training or experience in gerontology, geriatric medicine and/or chronic care
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Please reach out Markus Smith markus.smith@everettclinic.com