Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time - Reliant Medical Group - Worcester,
- Employer
- UnitedHealth Group
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Closing date
- Feb 7, 2023
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- Profession
- Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty
- Nursing, Neurology
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As a part of Optum Care, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Reliant Medical Group is seeking a Full Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurology team in Worcester, MA. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life's best work. (sm)
Position Highlights
Takes history, including chief complaint, presenting illness, past medical history, and interval history
Our team includes 7 Neurologist and 2 dedicated Advanced Practitioners
Orders lab studies and imaging when indicated. Identifies differential diagnosis and assesses severity of patient's illness and establishes need/time for patient evaluation
Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical to establish a diagnosis. Performs tests and procedures as directed by diagnosis
Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary - Implements plan in safe and effective manner. Utilizes sound judgment in the establishment of priorities in patient's care and management. Records visit in concise, clear, logical manner
Evaluates need and/or time for follow-up and document that
Makes and arranges appropriate referrals when necessary
Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment
Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
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
Reliant is a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Massachusetts
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Compensation based on quality, not quantity
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Advanced Practitioner partnership opportunities with OptumCare
About Reliant Medical Group
At Reliant Medical Group, transforming the delivery of health care across Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts is our passion. Founded in 1929, we are an established multi-specialty, physician led integrated healthcare delivery system, with 500 providers that care for over 325,000 patients throughout our 25 locations. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model and advanced EHR platform, we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care.
Reliant Medical Group has a long history of commitment to value-based care and clinical excellence. The organization exceeds the 90th percentile in most HEDIS measures, is among the top provider groups nationally in patient experience and provides care at a cost well below market competitors. Reliant is also committed to the provider experience and understands that the best path to better patient care is by ensuring that providers and staff are happy, engaged, and productive.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Must have National Board Certification
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing
Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, Masters level preferred
Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred
Experience working within a Team Care model
Fluency in EMR systems & technology
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
About Optum Care:
At Optum Care, 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 64,000 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?
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.
Position Highlights
Takes history, including chief complaint, presenting illness, past medical history, and interval history
Our team includes 7 Neurologist and 2 dedicated Advanced Practitioners
Orders lab studies and imaging when indicated. Identifies differential diagnosis and assesses severity of patient's illness and establishes need/time for patient evaluation
Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical to establish a diagnosis. Performs tests and procedures as directed by diagnosis
Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary - Implements plan in safe and effective manner. Utilizes sound judgment in the establishment of priorities in patient's care and management. Records visit in concise, clear, logical manner
Evaluates need and/or time for follow-up and document that
Makes and arranges appropriate referrals when necessary
Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment
Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
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
Reliant is a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Massachusetts
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Compensation based on quality, not quantity
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Advanced Practitioner partnership opportunities with OptumCare
About Reliant Medical Group
At Reliant Medical Group, transforming the delivery of health care across Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts is our passion. Founded in 1929, we are an established multi-specialty, physician led integrated healthcare delivery system, with 500 providers that care for over 325,000 patients throughout our 25 locations. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model and advanced EHR platform, we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care.
Reliant Medical Group has a long history of commitment to value-based care and clinical excellence. The organization exceeds the 90th percentile in most HEDIS measures, is among the top provider groups nationally in patient experience and provides care at a cost well below market competitors. Reliant is also committed to the provider experience and understands that the best path to better patient care is by ensuring that providers and staff are happy, engaged, and productive.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Must have National Board Certification
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing
Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, Masters level preferred
Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred
Experience working within a Team Care model
Fluency in EMR systems & technology
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
About Optum Care:
At Optum Care, 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 64,000 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?
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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