Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is transforming the way health care is delivered. By bringing together innovative care solutions, we're building a more connected and personalized care experience that supports individuals' physical, mental, and social well-being. Our goal is to help patients access the care they need, when and where they need it.

As a member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, you'll provide care to individuals living in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and senior housing settings. Through this collaborative care model, you'll play a meaningful role in improving access to care and helping patients achieve better health outcomes. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program focuses on coordinating and delivering comprehensive clinical services to some of our highest-risk health plan members. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing individualized care, partnering with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients through complex health needs. As one of the nation's largest employers of Nurse Practitioners, Optum offers a supportive practice environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, including:
  • Medical history review
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Physical examinations and vital signs
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate
• Support members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation stays
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
• Lead advanced illness and goals-of-care discussions
• Educate and counsel patients and caregivers to support informed health care decisions