Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or FNP/DNP/APN) - Home Care - New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
- Oakhurst, NJ
- $109,513-147,146 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Clinician-led, patient centered team-based culture.
- Joining an established practice that has been serving the local community for over 26 years.
- Providing full spectrum Home Care services, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
- Continuity of care, routine follow-up every 4-6 weeks.
- Clinical Aptitude: Prior experience in providing home care highly preferred. This position requires a high degree of independence/autonomy.
- Full-time; Flexible Scheduling.
- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, flexible day and/or afternoon scheduling options.
- Clinicians schedule their own patients daily - highly flexible.
- No on-call requirements.
- Average patient load = Minimum of 8 to 10 patients per day.
- Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
- Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
- Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
- Must be comfortable working independently (but always have Physician support available via phone).
- Must have consistently reliable transportation.
- Conduct assessments on health plan members. Average visits vary from 30 - 60 minutes in length, based on complexity.
- Home Care assessments includes:
- Past medical history.
- Review of systems.
- Physical examination.
- Medication review.
- Depression screening.
- Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate).
- Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment.
- Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
- Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform members PCP of potential gaps in care.
- Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals to Care Improvement Plus and / or the primary care physician.
- Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
- Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).
- Value-Based care model; Evidence-Based medicine.
- Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High0Qaulity Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being.
- 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.
- A culture of Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation, and Growth.
- We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations; putting people first and working together with “Optum-ism” striving to improve everyday with an open mind and an open heart.
- Competitive salaried compensation.
- Mileage reimbursement (self-reported; based on current IRS rates).
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage.
- Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure).
- Robust retirement potions, including employer funded contributions.
- Company provided tablet (for documentation purposes).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock).
- Advanced Practice Clinician partnership opportunities with Optum.
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
- Full licensure reimbursement and annual CME stipend.
- Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture.
- Fortune 5 Company - United Health Group
- Master's degree as a Physician Assistant of Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
- Certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC and/or AANP
- Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in the State of New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)
- Prior/current clinical home care experience
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years post graduate clinical experience highly preferred (i.e., prior experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology)
- Must be willing to travel within the greater Monmouth and Ocean counties areas in New Jersey
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be a highly effective communicator, organized, and able to practice independently