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Primary Care Provider – Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group·Braintree, Massachusetts

$109,500 - $164,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Independently manage a full panel of primary care patients, providing longitudinal care and comprehensive assessments in an ambulatory setting. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and manage administrative duties including inbox and referral coordination.

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join our team in Braintree, MA.

Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At 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.

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.

Position Highlights: The Primary Care Provider – Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) functions as an independent primary care provider responsible for the comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of care for an assigned panel of patients.

This role is intended for experienced APCs who have demonstrated readiness to independently manage a full primary care panel within a coordinated, value‑based care environment.

Providers practice in a collaborative team model and assume accountability for clinical decision‑making, care coordination, and outcomes over time.

Primary Responsibilities: Independently manage a defined panel of primary care patients, providing longitudinal, relationship‑based care Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory primary care setting Manage acute and chronic conditions and serve as the author and supervisor of patient care plans Make clinically appropriate determinations regarding in‑office management versus referral to specialty or emergency care Manage inbox responsibilities, including test results, patient messaging, medication management, and referrals Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, pharmacists, population health, behavioral health, and specialists Partner with patients and families to support shared decision‑making and whole‑person care Provide consultation regarding hospitalized patients within the assigned panel Support practice efficiency, quality initiatives, and standardized clinical workflows What makes an Optum organization different?

As 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 We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations We grow talent from within.

No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader.

We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care.

Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts.

We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve.

Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’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.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Licensure &
  • Education
  • Nurse
  • Practitioner (NP): Master’s degree (MSN) and national certification (ANCC or
  • AANP) or
  • Physician
  • Assistant (PA): Master’s degree and certification by NCCPA Active, unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start) Active DEA and MCSR (or ability to obtain prior to start) Current BLS certification Experience & Scope Minimum of three (3) years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel
  • Experience includes responsibility for: Preventive care Longitudinal care Chronic disease management Care coordination and follow‑up Experience caring for adult patients ages 65 and older Demonstrated experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting, not limited to episodic, urgent, or specialty‑only care Prior responsibility for inbox management, test results follow‑up, patient messaging, and referral coordination Applicants who do not currently meet these required qualifications may be eligible for future transition into a fully paneled role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the APC position and discuss their interest during the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience practicing in a value‑based, population health, or coordinated care model Experience managing medically complex adult patients with multiple chronic conditions Prior practice within a team‑based primary care model utilizing interdisciplinary support Experience working within standardized clinical pathways or quality initiatives Epic EHR experience The salary range for this role is $165,000 to $190,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree (MSN or PA), national certification, and an active Massachusetts license with DEA and MCSR. Must have at least three years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Care Coordination
  • Population Health
  • Value-Based Care
  • Primary Care
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Preventive Care
  • Epic EHR
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Comprehensive Assessments
  • Patient Messaging

Benefits

  • Recognition Programs
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Equity Stock Purchase
  • 401k Contribution
  • Incentive Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$109,500 - $164,000/yr
Location
Braintree, Massachusetts
Posted
May 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Advanced-practice openings in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand in long-term care and skilled nursing settings, where licensed NPs, PAs, and physicians can support complex patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers usually want an active Massachusetts license plus recent facility experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you are applying, confirm your license status and highlight any long-term care or SNF experience clearly in your resume.

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