Part Time APC (NP/PA) - Long Term Care, Multnomah and Yamhill Counties, OR

Optum
401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Aug 15, 2026
Part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, SNF Patient Connect - Multnomah and Yamhill Counties, OR $30,000 Sign-on Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required. About the Role This role is part of Optum's SNF Patient Connect Program, which supports UnitedHealthcare members in short-term rehabilitation and transitional care settings. Providers complete a one-time comprehensive health assessment and collaborate with case managers, facility staff, and primary care providers to improve care coordination, reduce hospital readmissions, close quality gaps, and support successful transitions of care. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive health assessments for patients in skilled nursing facilities and senior living settings Collaborate with primary care physicians, nursing staff, families, and case management teams Support care coordination and discharge planning Complete documentation, coding, and gap closure activities Help improve quality measures, medical record accuracy, and patient outcomes Required Qualifications NP: ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care PA: NCCPA certification and active state licensure Active, unrestricted state license (or ability to obtain) DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain) Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required Ability to work in various patient care settings and perform physical assessments Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of APC experience, preferably in long-term care Experience in geriatrics, senior living, home care, or skilled nursing settings Experience caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, or functional needs Knowledge of chronic illness, geriatrics, advanced illness, and end-of-life care discussions EMR and healthcare technology proficiency Highlights Autonomous role with strong collaboration across care teams Focus on reducing hospital readmissions and improving care transitions One-time comprehensive assessments rather than ongoing panel management Opportunity to positively impact patient outcomes, quality measures, and patient satisfaction Ideal for clinicians interested in post-acute care, geriatrics, and care coordination. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.