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INTRODUCTION
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Provider - Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our team in Peabody, 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 OPTUMCARE 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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
- Competitive compensation, with incentives tied to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Dedicated CME time and generous annual allowance to support professional growth
- Robust 401(k) including employer funded contributions
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Partnership opportunities with OptumCare
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified external candidates
- Dax AI ambient scribe technology
- e-Consults to specialists
- Mobile integrated health, bringing care to patients at home when needed
- Smart RX, 30+ templates in EMR, time saving system, increasing ability to manage the medications
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
- 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 QUALIFICATION
- 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
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Atrius Health 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.
Atrius Health is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Provider - Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our team in Peabody, 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 OPTUMCARE 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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
- Competitive compensation, with incentives tied to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Dedicated CME time and generous annual allowance to support professional growth
- Robust 401(k) including employer funded contributions
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Partnership opportunities with OptumCare
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified external candidates
- Dax AI ambient scribe technology
- e-Consults to specialists
- Mobile integrated health, bringing care to patients at home when needed
- Smart RX, 30+ templates in EMR, time saving system, increasing ability to manage the medications
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
- 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 QUALIFICATION
- 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
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Atrius Health 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.
Atrius Health is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency47L
- Optum43
- Allegheny Health Network22
- OSF HealthCare20
- Allcare18
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services126
- Technology & Software6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Education4
- Staffing & Recruiting4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care nurse practitioner jobs.
- Active NP state licensure and national board certification (ANCC or AANP)
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
- DEA registration and full prescriptive authority in state of practice
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, Athena, or eClinicalWorks
- Experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine settings
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications
Tips for Your Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice setting
Health systems, FQHCs, and private practices each prioritize different things. A health system resume should highlight collaborative care models and EHR proficiency, while an FQHC resume needs to show comfort with underserved populations and sliding-scale billing environments.
List your DEA number and prescriptive authority
Many postings screen candidates before a human reads the resume. Make your DEA registration, state NPI, and full prescriptive authority status visible in your credentials section, not buried in a paragraph, so automated filters don't exclude you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists primary care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for collaborative practice agreements
Restrictive states require a physician collaboration agreement that can limit your autonomy and add overhead. When targeting openings, check the state's practice authority status first so you can ask specific, informed questions before accepting an interview.
Prepare for a clinical scenario interview
Most primary care NP interviews include at least one live case, such as a patient with uncontrolled hypertension and two comorbidities. Practice talking through your differential, your prescribing rationale, and how you'd coordinate follow-up care out loud, not just in your head.
Negotiate beyond base salary
CME stipends, malpractice tail coverage, loan repayment eligibility, and panel size caps all affect your day-to-day and long-term finances. Clarify each before signing, since these terms vary more than base compensation does across primary care settings.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most primary care nurse practitioners?
The companies hiring the most primary care nurse practitioners right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, Optum, and Allegheny Health Network, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems and federally qualified health centers tend to post the highest volume of full-time openings.
How many primary care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 18% of primary care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most primary care roles. Telehealth-only positions are most common in chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, and post-visit follow-up rather than full-scope primary care panels.
How do you become a primary care nurse practitioner?
You become a primary care nurse practitioner by first earning a registered nurse license, then completing a graduate-level NP program, either a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice, with a primary care focus such as family or adult-gerontology. After graduating, you pass a national board exam through ANCC or AANP, apply for NP licensure in your state, and obtain a DEA number if your state grants prescriptive authority.
Can I get hired as a primary care nurse practitioner with no experience?
Yes, new-grad primary care nurse practitioners do get hired, but you'll compete more effectively by leveraging your clinical rotation sites as references and targeting employers with formal NP residency or fellowship programs. FQHCs and rural health clinics often recruit new grads because they qualify for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, which makes those settings worth prioritizing when you have limited post-graduation experience.
What does the primary care nurse practitioner interview process look like?
Most primary care NP interviews run in two to three stages: a phone or video screen with a recruiter or practice manager, a clinical interview with the medical director or lead physician that typically includes a patient scenario, and a final conversation about scheduling, panel expectations, and compensation. Some health systems add a working interview where you shadow or see patients alongside an existing provider before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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