UnitedHealth Group - Houston, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Houston, TX
10,001+ employees
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
About the position
The CareCoach Connect Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at WellMed, part of the Optum family, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in their homes and virtually. This role involves diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families. The APC will also manage patient records, oversee care transitions, and provide education on chronic disease management, all while contributing to the overall mission of improving healthcare for seniors.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in patients' homes and virtually consistent with licensure and/or certification.
- Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease.
- Order and interpret diagnostic lab work, x-rays, and EKGs.
- Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for both acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform procedures based on the patient's condition, such as placing IVs and joint injections.
- Collaborate with lead M.D./D.O, specialists, and other healthcare team members to develop a plan of care.
- Evaluate patient response to treatment and revise care plans accordingly.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.
- Oversee census of longitudinal care patients and manage them regularly.
- Transition appropriate patients to hospice or back to usual care when clinically necessary.
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records and documents.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding chronic disease management and quality of life expectations.
- Perform on-call responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant Program.
- Current Licensure through the State Board of Nurse Examiners or State Medical Board.
- Current prescriptive authority from the State Board of Nursing or State Medical Board.
- Comfortable with chronic condition management for Medicare-aged population.
- Must have a valid driver's license within the state of work.
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years internal medicine/family practice with geriatric care experience.
- Home health experience.
- Knowledge of Palliative care and end of life symptom management.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency preferred.
- Ability to assess the physical and psychosocial status of geriatric populations.
- Ability to work independently and interdependently with the interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Base Salary plus Incentive bonus target.
- Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan.
- 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and 9 national holidays.
- Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services.
