Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Internal Medicine) | ProHealth Physicians | Essex, CT

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA or NP) to join our team in Essex, CT. 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.

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
• Spanish speaking preferred
• On-Call is Optional and there are No evenings nor weekend requirements
• Onboarding and mentorship program that is intentional and personalized
• Moderate scheduling templates promoting work and life balance
• Autonomy in practice while collaborating with other clinicians
• Growth, Leadership, and Supplemental Income opportunities
• Primary Care with a dedicated patient panel and team-based practice
• Seeking Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing [APRN or FNP] or Physician Assistant program
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant license in CT (or ability to obtain)
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
• Unrestricted CSR and DEA license (or willing to obtain prior to start)

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.