NP or PA - Hospice and Palliative

Optum NV is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. 

Southwest Medical Associates (SMA), an Optum company, is Nevada’s largest multi-specialty practice, with over 350 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our facilities include 22 medical offices, with 6 urgent cares clinics, 7 Convenient Care Clinics, two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient surgery centers. The practice is fully integrated and includes home health, complex disease management, pharmacy services, medical management and palliative care. SMA is actively engaged in population health management, with an emphasis on outcomes, and offers patients compassionate, innovative and high-quality care throughout Nevada. SMA is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The team is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas. This role will involve primarily seeing palliative patients with some cross coverage for hospice as well.  

• Monday through Friday schedule 8 am to 5 pm, no call
• Role involves primarily seeing palliative patients with some cross coverage in hospice 
• Experience with pain management and narcotics prescription required 
• 5 visits per day, primarily concentrated in a centralized area, including medication refills. Mileage reimbursed

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Attractive base salary, sign on bonus, and quarterly bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, 401K with match, as well as PTO, 8 paid company holidays and one week of paid CME

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:

• Unrestricted, NP/PA-C active licensure in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• An unrestricted DEA and Controlled Substance License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• National Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification 
• Hospice and palliative experience 

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The 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 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.