Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Optum, NJ (Hospitalist)

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Adult Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Hospitalist) to join our team in Hackensack, NJ. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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:

• 1.0 FTE/ 40 hours/5 days a week + (1 weekend a month)
• Hackensack Hospital (Internal Medicine)
• Average of 15-20 patients per day
• NO CALL
• Works with Hospitalists Physician supervision for admissions
• Physician-led, Patient-centered team-based care environment
• Partner with other medical professionals while practicing with autonomy.
• Practice at the peak of your license providing evidence-based medicine.
• Patient Assessments, Formulating Care Plans, Finding Gaps in Care Delivery, Communicating and Teaching patients about personal Care Management
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health.
• State of the art Epic EMR system

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team. 
• Treat chronic diseases and disorders 
• 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. 

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables 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 
• Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

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 as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP, or as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Nurse, ANP) or Physician Assistant license in the State of New Jersey.
• Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start).
• Prior relevant post-graduate clinical experience highly preferred.

Would you thrive with Optum? 

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine? 
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume? 
• Are you a team player – comfortable delegating and empowering teams? 
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things? 
• Do you want to be part of something better? 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 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

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. 

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