Nurse Practitioner Hospice​/Palliative Care - San Gabriel Valley, CA

Overview

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity. Leading edge technology in an industry that improves the lives of millions. Innovation here is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.

Optum is a close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are passionate about patients, and we are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. We are looking for amazing doctors like you!

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician to join our Palliative Care team in The San Gabriel Valley
. The clinicians we seek practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume, and take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs.

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company-paid life insurance, and bonus potential.

• Optum Clinic Locations:
  The greater San Gabriel Valley
• Average Patients Per Day ~10-12 PPD | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow up appointments
• Patient Mix: >65 with chronic medical conditions e.g., CHF, COPD, Diabetes
• No weekend or after-hours clinics but phone call coverage required in rotation with other clinicians
• Shared call with all high-risk providers, one weekend every few months but do not need to be home bound
• A majority of the time will be spent between an office setting and visiting patients in a home setting
• Dedicated support staff:
  Care Partner or Social Worker assigned to each patient depending on needs
• Support in Clinic: MA, LVN, and Pharmacist to clinic panel size of ~150 patients

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Master’s degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Unrestricted California Advanced Practice Clinician license
• Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification
• Current California DEA certificate required prior to start date
• 2+ years of experience in ambulatory care or a similar environment
• EMR Proficient
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities

• Critical Care, Palliative, or Geriatrics certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience in a managed care setting and working with medically complex patients
• Medical Spanish

California Residents Only: The salary range for California residents is $110,040 to $139,000
. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation  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 education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.