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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join a team that is discovering new ways to help the health system work better for everyone. OptumCare is the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and we're putting providers at the center of care and supporting them with the tools they need to focus on quality patient outcomes. As part of our continued growth, we are searching for a Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APC) to join our Utah team.

Position Highlights:

• $15k Sign-on Bonus
• Sr. Wellness Visits in a clinical setting
• Complete Annual Wellness Exams for our Medicare Advantage Patient Population at our Optum Utah Wellness Clinics including Community Centers and Mobile Clinic and contracted Primary Care Clinics
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgement, and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• You will see on average 10 Medicare patients a day
• Provide educational 1:1 talks with patients on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance, and more

This position may involve care at the Community Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Mobile Unit, and contracted PCP offices within a specific geographical area. You must be comfortable working autonomously.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package:

• Competitive Salary with bonus potential
• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
• Professional Liability and Tail Coverage
• UHG Stock Purchase Option
• PTO Accrual
• CME Reimbursement and days
• And more...

Required Qualifications:

• Utah Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and national certification (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, or Geriatrics), or ability to obtain
• Active DEA license with prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain
• Proficient in assessment and patient education
• Utah Driver's License and Auto Insurance in accordance with the state of Utah (or will be licensed and insured by employed date)
• Ability to work autonomously

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology
• Knowledge and or experience working with the Medicare Advantage Population performing patient assessments/annual wellness exams
• Knowledge of value-based model medicine including HCCs and Medicare HEDIS/Stars measures

The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $166,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.