Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Optum New Mexico - 2291152

Optum NM Advanced Practice Clinician Opportunity

Optum NM is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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, youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, youll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, youll 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

In this position you will provide patient care for our Medicare Advantage patients that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health with preventative care as the core approach located at our Community Wellness Center. This role will also take you out of the home clinic and into a mobile van going to the patient or imbedded with one of our partner clinics for a day. We travel to our patients with important screenings, tests, shots and other care services. Some travel to rural areas for home visits will be involved as well.

We run a systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

What Makes an Optum Career Different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

Albuquerque:

• 300 days a year of sun-drenched and picturesque mountain views
• Enjoy all seasons with mild winters
• A Top City with the Cleanest Air in America, Thrillist
• Top destination for hiking, biking, skiing and running
• Top 10 ranking for Americas Best Cities for Foodies, Travel + Leisure
• Diverse Culture Art galleries, theater, concerts, shopping, music venues
• A Top Big Best Cities for Active Families, Outdoor Magazine
• Top 5 ranking for "Secretly Cool Cities, Huffington Post

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Eligible Advanced Practice Clinician
• Medical Licensure in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment

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).

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.