APC Clinical Educator, Optum - Draper, UT

Optum UT is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician, VBC Clinical Educator (NP or PA) to join our team in Draper, UT. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Full-time Advance Practice Clinician (APC): Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Face-to-face and virtual education of Network Physicians and APCs about value-based care, Hierarchical Category Codes (HCCs) and Medicare HEDIS measures, patient experience and Stars ratings
• Partnering with physicians and APCs on reimbursement models focusing on improving care quality, efficiency and experience by closing quality gaps in care, documenting accurately and taking a patient-centric approach to preventative care
• Meeting and developing relationships with physicians, APCs and clinic administrators, understanding, adapting and responding to their questions, concerns and perspectives

What makes an Optum Career different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience  
• 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  

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME 
• Robust clinician learning and development programs 

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:

• Utah Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license  (or ability to obtain prior to start) and national certification (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred)
• 2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  
• Working knowledge of value-based care principles including HCCs and Medicare HEDIS/Stars measures
• Utah Driver’s License and Auto Insurance in accordance with the state of Utah (or will be licensed and insured by employed date)
• Ability to work autonomously, and travel locally around the Wasatch front, and occasionally to Idaho, approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in an Outpatient Primary Care setting (Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, Gerontology, Internal Medicine) highly preferred
• Experience taking care of patients with a focus on value-based care including quality, documentation and experience

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.