Provide outpatient rheumatology care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate, practicing at top of license. Manage adult patients, apply evidence-based medicine, collaborate with multidisciplinary team, handle complex comorbidities, and use EMR (Epic) and DAX documentation tools. Full- or part-time, mentorship and support provided.
Requisition Number: 2304760
As a part of Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Oregon Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join our Rheumatology Care team in Eugene, OR. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Practice Highlights
Primary Responsibilities:
What makes an Optum Career different?
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.
As a part of Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Oregon Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join our Rheumatology Care team in Eugene, OR. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Practice Highlights
- Team-Based Practice Model
- Strong mentorship available within the department
- Competitive compensation, benefits, CME and personal leave
- 4-Day Work Week
- Full-time or Part-time
- New Grads with an interest in Rheumatology welcome!
- Manage patient care in outpatient setting
- Average Daily Patient Census: 16-18 patients
- Comfortable seeing ages 18+ to geriatric aged patients
- Medical Assistant to support clinician; rooming patients, vitals, RX refills, follow up appointments.
- EMR - EPIC
- DAX - AI-powered voice-enabled documentation solution
- Leadership Pathways and Partnership
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work at the top of your licensure while providing excellent care to patients
- Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for various health conditions
- Care for patients with complex comorbidities
- Practice evidence-based medicine
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide individualized treatment for patients
What makes an Optum Career different?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
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:
- Master's degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon or ability to obtain
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate Program
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association required prior to start
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in Rheumatology or Primary Care setting
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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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