Optum
Physician Assistant - Per Diem Senior Community Care in Volusia and Lake counties, FL
Leesburg, FL
$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.
We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of ; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our .
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments
- Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
- Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
Required Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
- Education:
- NP: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
- PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
- Active Physician Assistant certification through a national board:
- NP: Board certified through the American Academy of the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
- Family
- Adult
- Gerontology
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
- PA: Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- NP: Board certified through the American Academy of the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
- Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).
- Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- 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
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Posted December 5, 2024