Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Float (flexible scheduling)

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Pediatric - Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Hudson and Bergen Counties, NJ. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical history and physical examinations.
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions.
• Order and perform diagnostic procedures and studies, such as EMG, Electrocardiogram, Compartment pressure measurements, X-ray examinations, CT, MRI, and bone scans.

Position Highlights:

• Monday through Friday, potential for some Saturdays
• Available to work until 8 PM in some cases, depending on facility schedule
• Flexible scheduling: Shifts can range from 3-5 shifts per week
• NO Call, NO Hospital rounds
• Ages: Newborn to 21
• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Providing full spectrum Pediatrics, focusing on value-based care and supported by a robust team of specialists.
• Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP, or as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Nurse, ANP) or Physician Assistant license in the State of New Jersey.
• Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Minimum 1 year of experience required and ability to practice independently

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 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.