APRN - Annual Wellness Visits at Multiple Locations - ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum - Full-time / Part-time

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live every day.

 

 

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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

 

Position Highlights

• The primary role is to conduct annual wellness exam, complete applicable screenings, address quality gaps in care, and conduct prospective chart reviews during unscheduled direct patient care hours and under the oversight of the CDQI Medical Director.
• Support specific targeted outreach such as homebound members, member facing events such as new member orientation and screenings, member appreciation events and preventative and health fair screenings or other corporate level programs.
• Assist in conducting clinical chart reviews.
• Work with the Network Team to assist in training and education programs.
• Complete Annual Health Assessment (AHA) to assess common conditions (both chronic and non-chronic conditions) and review of interim and episodic medical history and physical exam.
• Entering assessment and documentation into designated systems .
• Perform non-invasive ambulatory screening tests, confirmation of existing diagnosis and document additional conditions as appropriate.
• Assessment for gaps in current medical care, using current clinical guidelines.
• Assessment for adequacy of current medical management.
• Evaluation of urgent and emergent situations, with appropriate activation of the Emergency Medical System, as needed.
• Recommendations for disease management, screening and diagnostic tests and health promotion modalities.
• Assessment for need and recommendations for durable medical equipment.
• Health maintenance/health promotion and patient education.
• APC will give vaccines as necessary.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation with Income Guarantee and Quality Bonus incentives
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) – discount on UHG Stock
• Robust Retirement Package (including employer funded contributions)
• Dedicated CME time / allowance and Paid-Time Off
• Fortune 5 Organization backing and strength
• High-earning potential
• Autonomy in practice with support of colleagues

 

 

What makes an Optum Care organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• We are a physician-led provider group practicing in a value-oriented model
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• Driving towards the Quadruple Aim with a focus on quality and innovation

 

 

About ProHealth Physicians

ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum, is Connecticut’s leading health care delivery organization providing Primary Care across the state for over 25 years.  We are focused on reinventing health care to help keep people healthier and feeling their best, not constantly in the hospital system.  This is the premise behind value-based care.  Our family of primary care providers care for more than 360,000 people statewide across the lifespan. We are privileged to be trusted by our patients with their health and well-being for nearly three decades.

Our premier group currently employs nearly 250 Physicians and 150 APCs in Primary Care with areas of focus in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing [APRN or FNP] or Physician Assistant program 
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant license in CT (or ability to obtain)
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
• Unrestricted CSR and DEA license (or willing to obtain prior to start)

 

 

Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $109,513 to $147,146 per year. 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.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.