Nurse Practitioner SNF | Optum, CA | Do your life’s best work

Optum CA is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician (PA or NP) to join our SNF team in Los Angeles County , CA . 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:

• Region: Cover core contracted skilled nursing facilities in designated region (including Downey, Norwalk, Lynwood and Whittier)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday with no call
• Rounding on patients in long term care setting, admissions, assessments, follow up care
• Rounding - Average Patients Per Day: 10-15 patients
• Coordinate and ensure safe and timely discharges
• Collaborate with care management team
• Work with Hospitalists and interdisciplinary teams

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college.
• Certificate of completion from Master of Physician Assistant Studies program or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current NCCPA or ANCC and/or AANP Certification required (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Adult Gerontology, Acute Care)
• Unrestricted / Active CA PA or NP license
• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date
• Welcome new PA/NP grads
• Active BLS certification
• EMR Proficient
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• Work independently and without direct supervision
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to facilities within designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience; post-acute, skilled nursing, home health background
• Working knowledge of managed care, health plans, medical groups

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $145,000 to $175,000 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.