Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Utah

$15k Sign-on Bonus!!!

Optum UT is seeking a Community Center Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Layton, UT. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

Join a team that is discovering new ways to help the health system work better for everyone. OptumCare is the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and we're putting providers at the center of care and supporting them with the tools they need to focus on quality patient outcomes. As part of our continued growth, we are searching for a Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APC) to join our Utah team.

Position Highlights:

• Sr. Wellness Visits in a clinical setting
• Complete Annual Wellness Exams for our Medicare Advantage Patient Population at our Optum Utah Wellness Clinics including Community Centers and Mobile Clinic and contracted Primary Care Clinics
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgement, and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• You will see on average 10 Medicare patients a day
• Provide educational 1:1 talks with patients on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance, and more

This position may involve care at the Community Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Mobile Unit, and contracted PCP offices within a specific geographical area. You must be comfortable working autonomously.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package:

• Competitive Salary with bonus potential
• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
• Professional Liability and Tail Coverage
• UHG Stock Purchase Option
• PTO Accrual
• CME Reimbursement and days
• And more…

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:

• Utah Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and national certification (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, or Geriatrics), or ability to obtain
• Active DEA license with prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain
• Proficient in assessment and patient education
• Utah Driver's License and Auto Insurance in accordance with the state of Utah (or will be licensed and insured by employed date)
• Ability to work autonomously

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology
• Knowledge and or experience working with the Medicare Advantage Population performing patient assessments/annual wellness exams
• Knowledge of value-based model medicine including HCCs and Medicare HEDIS/Stars measures

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.