Traveler Physician Assistant - Assisted Living and Home Settings - OH, OR, WA, WI

$40,000** Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.**

This role requires willingness for travel within the states of Ohio, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington. Licensures will be reimbursed in additional states.

This role is 100% travel. You will leave Monday AM and travel to one of the states and then come home Friday afternoon. All expenses paid.

You can live anywhere in the US for this position.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during periods of PTO or short/long term absences
• Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Manage members during a short term, sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Conduct comprehensive, monthly/routine, and/or acute care visit assessments
• Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Required Qualifications:

• Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
• For NP's: Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, etc. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or eligibility to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• 1+ years of clinical/family/geriatric practice experience as an NP or PA
• Willingness to travel via car, airplane, etc.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensure in assigned geographic areas
• 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
• Proficient with electronic medical records and the internet

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.