Complex Care Nurse Practitioner Denver, CO

Optum CO is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team in Denver, CO. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive wellness visits of Optum members through IPA physicians’ offices and possibly other centers such as SNF’s, hospitals or employed clinics
• Work within OptumCare proprietary EMR systems when conducting wellness visits
• Approximately 85% daily travel within market, including Denver area
• Interface with physicians and/or medical group staff professionally developing credibility
• Other related duties as assigned and/or needed
• May need to attend future continuing education classes to keep abreast of medical advancements and innovative practice coding, Risk Adjustment guidelines
• Promote the well-being of our senior patients by conducting annual physical exam & wellness assessments with strong emphasis on senior conditions
• Document the senior assessment in an assessment form and a plan of care in a stand-alone medical record and provide a copy to IPA physician’s office at the end of day
• Review medications for polypharmacy compliance and educating patients on medications
• Confirm, disagree or mark resolved chronic conditions from patient-specific lists of historical conditions; confirm plan of care developed for patients seen in the primary care clinic
• Complete a collaborative review of chronic preventative measures for seniors for quality review
• Utilize tools integrated in the EMR to perform screenings (CORE, PHQ-9, 6-CIT, COA, etc.)
• Perform preventive screenings using the equipment provided by OptumCare and provide a copy to the IPA physician’s office at the end of day
• Travel to primary care clinics throughout Denver area

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 experience
• Flexibility to work in various care environments such as Primary, Post-Acute, Acute and Home visits
• Valid driver’s license or access to reliable transportation to Denver 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 (met 2000 hrs. to practice autonomously)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with HCC coding guidelines in Primary Care
• 2 years of experience working in a managed care health plan environment
• Knowledge of Value Based Care Model
• HEDIS, Coding, Risk Adjustment knowledge

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.

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.