The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (per diem) will provide primary care services to Optum members in home, nursing home, or assisted living settings. The role involves managing medical and behavioral health conditions, conducting assessments, documenting in compliance with CMS regulations, and coordinating care transitions. The practitioner collaborates with facility staff, families, and physicians to develop and revise care plans, ensuring quality and cost-effective care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost-effective, quality primary care to assigned members in various care settings.
• Manage chronic and acute medical and behavioral conditions in collaboration with physicians and specialists.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, document findings accurately, and ensure compliance with CMS and documentation standards.
• Conduct initial, annual, and post-hospitalization medication reviews and reconciliations.
• Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member’s care plan with facility staff, families, and providers.
• Evaluate and revise care plans based on member needs, effectiveness, and cost considerations.
• Assess the medical necessity of ancillary services and coordinate care transitions across different levels of care.
• Communicate effectively with members, families, providers, and internal teams regarding care plans and program policies.

Compensation

• Hourly pay ranging from $43.22 to $77.21 based on full-time employment.
• Sign-on bonus of $3,500 for external candidates.
• Additional income opportunities include equity compensation, CME allowance, referral incentives, and practice allowance.
• Compensation is provided through W-2 employment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k).

Shift & Schedule

• Variable schedule days.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Experience in primary care, managing chronic and acute conditions.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and documentation in compliance with CMS regulations.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and medication reconciliation processes.
• Strong communication and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Availability to travel between care sites as required.
• Proficiency in using web-based scheduling and documentation tools.
• Commitment to completing mandatory training and educational requirements.
• Ability to promote and support program initiatives and quality improvement efforts.