Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Optum Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Southwest clinic team in Colorado Springs, CO. 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

Manage patient care in outpatient setting

Comfortable seeing patients of all ages; primarily adults/senior base

Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients

Complete timely and thorough documentation

Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans

Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures

Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up

Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services

Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice

Why Join our team?

High quality, patient-centered care provider

Value-based-care focus providing full-scope primary care services

EMR: Epic, the leading national solution

Work-life balance supported by available AI-scribe technology (DAX)

Generous CME and career development options

Practice at “Peak of License” with excellent staff support

Physician-led and focused on providing supportive culture

We offer a competitive base salary, $30,000 sign on bonus, relocation, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + match, discounted stock buying options, 4 weeks PTO, plus 9 paid holidays and 5 days CME with allowance and more.

Required Qualifications:

Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to employment

Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment

DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for this roleis $121,000 to $142,000 per year. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 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.

Locums or Permanent