APC, (NP/PA) Long Term Care - Washington and Multnomah Counties, OR

APC, (NP/PA) Senior Community Care - Washington and Multnomah Counties, OR
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment
$2,500 Relocation Assistance
Value-based care model with no productivity requirements

Benefits

• 23 days PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• No on-call responsibilities
• No weekends required
• No holidays required

About the Role Optum Senior Community Care (SCC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide longitudinal care for high-risk patients in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and senior housing facilities throughout Washington and Multnomah Counties, Oregon. Providers work as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for medically complex patients through value-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
• Support patients during short-term rehabilitation stays
• Order and interpret testing, diagnostics, and interventions as appropriate
• Ensure accurate documentation and ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams
• Conduct advanced illness and advance care planning discussions
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans and care goals

Required Qualifications

• NP: MSN or DNP degree with AANP or ANCC certification
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
• Active Oregon license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel between facilities and perform physical assessments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care
• Experience caring for medically complex patients
• Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic illness, and end-of-life care discussions
• EMR proficiency and strong documentation skills

Highlights

• Value-based care focused on quality rather than volume
• No productivity quotas
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• Travel-based role serving senior living and skilled nursing facilities
• Strong interdisciplinary team support
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with high-risk geriatric patients while improving care outcomes
• Excellent work-life balance with a predictable weekday schedule.

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.