Optum

Physician Assistant - Senior Community Care

Eugene, OR

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Value Based Care, No Productivity Requirements, $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program

Are you feeling burned out from the relentless pace of clinic-based, fee-for-service healthcare? Do you wish you had more time to truly address your patients’ needs? If you’re seeking a change, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Senior Community Care team in Multnomah, OR, Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

Position Highlights

In Optum’s Senior Living Program, people are our priority — starting with our dedicated clinicians. We believe in supporting you both personally and professionally to help you reach your full potential. Our care model focuses on assisted living and other community-based settings, blending palliative care with internal medicine. The Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants within Senior Living provide care to our highest-risk patients and are part of an interdisciplinary team.

We offer extensive training in our unique approach, and because we are not fee-for-service, our focus is on quality patient outcomes, not volume. With a manageable expectation of approximately 4-6 patient visits per day, you’ll have the time to invest in your patients’ well-being and build meaningful relationships.

Required Qualifications:

  • For Nurse Practitioners:
    • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
    • Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
    • Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner
      • Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    • For Physician Assistants:
      • Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
      • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
      • Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
    • Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) (SCC04)
    • Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
    • Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment
    • Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply
    • 1+ years of clinical experience in practice in senior living, geriatric medicine, or home care
    • Experience in meeting the healthcare needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
    • 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

Posted January 21, 2025