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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Fairfield-New Haven, CT - Senior Care
UnitedHealth Group - Fairfield, CT
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant role at Optum focuses on providing comprehensive health assessments and care coordination for patients in senior living environments. This position is part of the Senior Community Care team, which aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions through integrated care solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care physicians, nursing staff, and case management teams to ensure high-quality care for seniors.
Responsibilities
- Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
- Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
- Collaboration with case management team
- Documentation, coding, and gap closure
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
- Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Active and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Connecticut
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to client and/or patient sites
- Ability to lift a 30-pound bag and navigate stairs and various dwelling conditions
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
Nice-to-haves
- 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
- Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
- Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
