Physician Assistant | Optum CA, Senior Care - L.A.

Optum CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Position Highlights:

• Care Plus Acute

• Goal is to manage patient’s medical needs as they transition back from an inpatient stay to the community by having a face to face visit every week
• Program is an added layer of support along with the PCP and care is transitioned back to the PCP after 30 days

• Care Plus Primary

• Homebound program where a patient from the acute program can also be transitioned to if they are still unable to seek care in the community after 30 days
• Patients who have not had a face-to-face visit with PCP or specialist in the last 6 months
• Patients are seen quarterly and PRN
• 6-7 average patients per day | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow up appointments
• Patient mix of recently discharged patients from inpatient setting and homebound patients
• No weekend or after-hours clinics; phone call required for treating established patients
• No on-call duty
• Majority of the time will be spent visiting patients in their home environment
• Review discharge summaries
• Review Past and Current Medical History
• Engage the patient and conduct appropriate clinical assessment
• Medication Reconciliation
• Identify specialist and other pertinent follow up
• Develop a plan of care
• Order necessary testing that patients may need
• Discuss and address potential acute issues

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Unrestricted California license
• Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
• Current California DEA certificate required or ability to attain prior to start date
• NP/PA experience in an ambulatory care, ER or ICU setting
• EMR Proficient
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities
• Reliable transportation for daily travel (travel reimbursed at IRS rate)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home Healthcare experience
• Geriatric experience

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 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.