NP or PA - Geriatric Extended Care Team, Per Diem - North Seattle, WA

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Geriatric Extended Care Team APC (NP or PA) to join our team in Everett, WA. 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. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

• Rounding on patients in the SNF and long-term care (LTC)  setting.
• APC is responsible for covering 1 to 2 SNFs as the main provider at SNF/LTC facility. 
• Patient average encounters/visits per day will range from 6-10, typically depending on patient complexity, acuity, and number of SNF/LTC facilities  covered by APC. Average daily skilled census between 1-2 SNFs ranges 6-13.
• Attend and actively engage weekly in interdisciplinary team meetings at SNF, departmental, and multi-specialty meetings.   
• Work collaboratively with Extended Care  physicians and the patient’s primary care team to prioritize patient goals and provide high quality/value based care.

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll 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:

• Current Washington state license  (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
• Nurse Practitioner Certification (NP-C) or PA (Physician Assistant) certification.
• 1+ years of clinical/outpatient experience  
• Excellent communication skills, high patient satisfaction, and demonstrated experience promoting teamwork 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or work experience in SNF/long-term care is ideal. 
• Experience or training in geriatrics, complex care, or palliative care
• Demonstrated skill in working with a multi-disciplinary team. 

The hourly range for this role is $50.24 to $75.00 per hour 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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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