Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hemet, CA

Company: Optum
Location: Hemet
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

Family Practice/Primary Care opening in Hemet, California. This and other physician assistant jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Optum, the largest employer of Providers in the US, is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our practice in Hemet, CA. We have developed a reputation for providing quality, compassionate care to communities in the Inland Empire and surrounding area.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physcian Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day clinical care of patients. The NP or PA manages the health of patients by providing preventive evaluations and wellness education, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. The NP is responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses
  
• Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
  
• Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan
  
• Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
  
• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures
  
• Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up
  
• Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
  
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
  
• Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice
  
  
  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:
  
  
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  • Active and unrestricted California NP or PA license
    
  • Board Certified FNP of PA
    
  • Current and unrestricted DEA certificate
    
  • 1+ years of NP/PA clinical experience
    
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Experience in Pediatrics preferred
      
    • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
      
    • Managed Care experience
      
      
      Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
      
      
      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices are 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 and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
      
      
      Job Keywords: Nurse Practitioner, NP, Physician Assistant, PA, Outpatient Clinic, Primary Care, Hemet, CA
      

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