Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Reliant Medical Group - Worcester, MA

As a part of Optum Care, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Reliant Medical Group is seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to join our 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

Collegial group practice with a large referral base

Will join our respected division including 7 physicians, and 1 advanced practitioner

Position will be located at our Leominster and Worcester sites (Flexible Days)

Excellent established support staff in place

On site infusion, bone density, MRI (Worcester), and blood draw

Established and expanding telemedicine

Dedicated practice management systems in place

State of the art Epic EMR system

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

Optum partnership opportunity

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 320,000 patients throughout our 19 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

Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant program, Masters level preferred

National Board Certification

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing

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 in a robust Rheumatology practice preferred

Fluency in EMR systems & technology

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

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.