Home-Based Primary Care NP/PA | Optum, Crystal Run | Orange County, NY
About the position Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Orange County, NY. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of the vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Opportunities are available with Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. This role offers a dynamic healthcare setting with a commitment to coordinated care and technology-driven practices, providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for career advancement. The role involves providing care in the patient's home setting, with 5-8 patient visits per day including home visits and potentially video visits for established patients. It also includes regular interdisciplinary meetings to prioritize patient goals and collaboration with the patient's PCP to develop a care plan.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues, in collaboration with patient’s Primary Care Physician
- Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.
- Maintains accurate medical records and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations.
- Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Requirements
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult, with unrestricted licensure in the state of NY at time of employment
- Current and unrestricted DEA certificate required or ability to obtain
- Valid driver’s license
- Ownership of a reliable and insured vehicle, with the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with patients
- Comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting and clinic setting
- Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
- Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
- Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
- Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
Nice-to-haves
- Effective communication skills
- Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task
- Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible
- Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
- Geriatric care experience
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- 1+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience
- Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding
Benefits
- Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
- Partnership programs and robust development opportunities
- Retirement package including employer funded contributions
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Access to collaborate in local and national clinical and advisory councils
- Network of mentors
- Ability to attend annual clinical & cultural related events and forums
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution