NP or PA Per Assessment in Mecklenburg County, NC

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Per Assessment Senior Community Care in Mecklenburg County Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.
• We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
• As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing.
• This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.
• At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care.
• Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.
• Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
• We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.
• Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring.
• Connecting.
• Growing together.
• Don’t miss this ‘ONE OF A KIND’ unique opportunity with the company leading the way in healthcare!
• Patient Connect is one-time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility.
• The purpose of this visit is to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission.
• During this visit you will capture STAR measures, educate the patient, and document all their acute and chronic diagnoses.
• This position provides the NP multiple opportunities each day to use their experience and education in varying settings to provide guidance and compassion to a vulnerable population during a difficult transition in their healthcare.
• The NP will not be managing care but will be communicating pertinent findings to the attending and facility staff.
• You will not bear the heavy responsibility for orders, treatments, and follow up.
• You will have the autonomy you deserve, which shows your value and ability to work independently.
• We would love to hear from you!

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

• For
• NPs -
• Certified
• Nurse
• Practitioner through a national board: Graduate of an accredited master’s degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or
• GNP
• For
• PAs -
• Certified
• Physician
• Assistant through a national board: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations Availability to work 10 hours per week Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships Proven adaptability to change

This role’s wage is based on a per visit amount that falls in the range of $90 to $155, and actual earnings will vary based on number of visits performed. 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.