Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Geriatric Extended Care Team APC (NP or PA) to join our team. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily rounding on patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and long term care (LTC) settings. 
• Serve as the primary provider for one to two SNFs, managing patients across both skilled and long term care levels. 
• Complete an average of 6-9 patient encounters per day, depending on patient complexity, acuity, and the number of facilities covered. The typical combined daily skilled census across one to two SNFs ranges from 8-13 patients. 
• Participate actively in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings at the SNF, as well as departmental and multi specialty meetings. 
• Collaborate closely with Extended Care physicians and the patient's primary care team to align care with patient goals and deliver high quality, value based care.

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019. Together, we've expanded services and locations throughout the Puget Sound region, allowing us to offer even more comprehensive care. As we grow, our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care remains unchanged. With this partnership, we're helping make health care work better for everyone.

You'll be supported and recognized for your contributions in an environment that provides clear expectations for success, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to pursue career growth.
 

Required Qualifications:

• Current Washington state license, or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Nurse Practitioner Certification (NP C) or Physician Assistant (PA C) certification, or ability to obtain before hire
• Strong communication skills, a record of high patient satisfaction, and demonstrated ability to promote effective teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or work experience in SNF/long-term care or hospitalist medicine is ideal. 
• Experience or formal training in geriatrics, complex care management, or palliative care.
• Acute care certification or a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated skill in working with a multi-disciplinary team

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.