Complex Care Advanced Practice Clinician -Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Overview

Optum CO is seeking a Complex Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. 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 will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you to help patients live healthier lives. This role offers opportunities to contribute new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for many patients across the country.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wellness visits of Optum members through IPA physicians’ offices and possibly other centers such as skilled nursing facilities, hospitals or employed clinics.
• Work within OptumCare proprietary EMR systems when conducting wellness visits.
• Approximately 85% daily travel within the Colorado Springs market.
• Interface professionally with physicians and/or medical group staff to develop credibility.
• Attend to other related duties as assigned and/or needed.
• Attend future continuing education classes to stay current with medical advancements and risk adjustment guidelines.
• Promote senior patient well-being by conducting annual physicals and wellness assessments with emphasis on senior conditions.
• Document assessments and plans of care in a stand-alone medical record and provide copies to IPA physicians at day end.
• Review medications for polypharmacy and educate patients on medications.
• Confirm, disagree or mark resolved chronic conditions from patient lists; confirm the plan of care for patients seen in primary care.
• Complete a collaborative review of chronic preventative measures for seniors for quality review.
• Utilize EMR tools to perform screenings (CORE, PHQ-9, 6-CIT, COA, etc.).
• Perform preventive screenings using OptumCare-provided equipment and provide copies to the IPA physician’s office at day end.
• Travel to primary care clinics throughout the Colorado Springs area.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base and bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401k with match
• Professional liability coverage
• PTO accrual
• CME time & reimbursement
• Competitive salary with a $15k sign-on bonus
• Stock purchase option / executive savings plan

Salary

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Colorado APRN or PA license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Family, geriatrics, or adult care experience
• Flexibility to work in various care environments (primary, post-acute, acute and home visits)
• Valid driver’s license or access to reliable transportation to Colorado Springs metro area to see patients (mileage reimbursement available)
• DEA or ability to obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in your highest level of education (meets 2000 hours to practice autonomously)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with HCC coding guidelines in Primary Care
• 2 years of experience in a managed care health plan environment
• Knowledge of Value Based Care Model
• HEDIS, coding, and risk adjustment knowledge

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. A drug test is required before beginning employment.