Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner to join our team in West Islip, NY. 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. 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:

Position Highlights:
* Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
* Providing full spectrum Urgent Care for Pediatric & Adult patients, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists [broad spectrum medicine].
* Clinical Aptitude: Suture, I&D, Splinting, X-Ray Reading, Pediatrics & Adults, Occupational Medicine, Diagnostic and Lab Interpretations, Managing Infection and Wound Care.
* Full time, Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling.
o Office hours are 7:00a - 10:00p; 8:00a - 5:00p on weekends.
o 12 or 15 hour shifts offered
o No call
* Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
* Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
* Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
* Must be comfortable working independently but have Physician support at all times.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
* Treat acute diseases and disorders, minor injuries, minor, procedures, ortho/splinting, interpretation of digital X-Ray's, physical examinations, and more.
* Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
* Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
* Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
* Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
* Coordinate care for patients

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

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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:
* Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
* Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
* Active NY license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
* Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start).
* DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually 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.