Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Clinician - Optum NY
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Great Neck
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Here at Optum , the largest network of medical groups in the
nation, we are seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Behavioral
Health APC to join our growing team in Lake Success, NY.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights:
Physician-led, Patient-centered team-based care environment
Focus on Quality instead of Quantity while delivering utmost care
to patients
Moderate scheduling templates to promote Work and Life Balance
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
Responsibilities:
Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow up under
the supervision of one or more physicians in the Practice. The APC
provides age and specialty appropriate medical care at the level of
training achieved.
Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention
and health promotion issues of the population certified in the
Practice while administering quality patient care.
Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with
members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation,
collaboration, or referral.
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and
long-term healthcare issues.
Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical
issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or
medications.
What makes an Optum Care organization different?
Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their
license.
We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well,
you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based
care model.
The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation.
We are influencing change on a national scale while still
maintaining the culture and community of our local care
organizations.
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.
Robust clinician learning and development programs.
The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:
Optum Tri-State 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
- and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and
more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and
Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum
Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire
family. This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to
join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100
providers who serve nearly 2 million patients. Our doctors and
clinicians have access to the latest medical information and
technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide
better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we've found
that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to
improve lives. Our physician-led organizations are some of the most
dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. 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. Learn more at
http://www.workatoptum.com/provider
The Optum Story:
At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of
care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led
organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care
organizations in the world, serving almost 20 million people
through more than 58,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice
clinicians. 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. Learn more at
http://www.workatoptum.com/provider .
Would you thrive with Optum Care?
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?
Required Qualifications:
1-3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience
in an Behavioral Health practice preferred.
Master's degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical
assessment OR possession of a Bachelor's degree, together with a
certificate from completing an American Medical Association
approved physician assistant program.
Current unrestricted license to practice and use the title of Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant in NYS.
New York Residents Only : The salary range for this role is
$109,513 to $147,146 per year. 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.
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