Women's Health Physician Assistant - Middletown, NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Oncology to join our team in Middletown, NY. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow up under the supervision of one or more physicians in the Practice. The Nurse Practitioner provides age and specialty appropriate medical care at the level of training achieved.

· Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population certified in the Practice while administering quality patient care.

· Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

· Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.

· Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

Position Highlights:

· Physician-led, Patient-centered team-based care environment

· Focus on Quality instead of Quantity while delivering utmost care to patients

· Moderate scheduling templates to promote Work and Life Balance

· Partner with other medical professionals while practicing with autonomy

· Practice at the peak of your license providing evidence-based medicine

· Patient Assessments, Formulating Care Plans, Finding Gaps in Care Delivery, Communicating and Teaching patients about personal Care Management

· Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner Medical License in the State of New York (or ability to obtain)
• Current, Active DEA license and Prescriptive Authority based on state requirements (or ability to obtain)
• Board Certification by the ANCC/AANP (Nurse Practitioner)
• Oncology Experience Preferred: Unless otherwise indicated, at least one year of recent experience in a comparable job classification required.

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.