Advanced Practice Clinician - Hampden County, MA - Sign On Bonus up to $10k
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're
expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all,
in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a
difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your
life's best work.(sm) UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options brings
specialized health care benefits, clinical support and expertise to
residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The
UnitedHealthcare care model, formerly known as Evercare, started in
the 1980s. It is the longest running and one of the largest care
delivery and coordination programs for long-term SNF residents. Our
clinical model is a person-centric model, led by clinicians to
coordinate and enhance the quality of care for nursing home
residents.In this role, you will provide primary care to patients
in long term care settings; coordinate with their PCP and facility
staff to deliver high quality care on-site. This is a flexible,
autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction for the NP as
you impact the care and comfort of our aging population. All the
while, you'll be building meaningful relationships with the
residents and their families and the health care providers who are
responsible for their care.If you are located within commutable
driving distance from the Springfield, MA area, you will have the
flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough
challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide preventative and primary care for patients in assigned
long term care facilities
- Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care
possible
- Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients'
families
- Work with the facility's utilization review process
- In this role, you'll also explore and learn more about
palliative care 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:
- Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of
assignment OR the ability to obtain
- NCCPA certification for a Physician Assistant or ANCC or AANP
certification for a Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain
- Ability to obtain DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post -
hire in states where applicable
- Experience working in a nursing home or with seniors in other
settings
- Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric
specialties
- Intermediate level of proficiency in PC based word processing
including Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Reside within commutable driving distance from the Springfield,
MA/ Hampden County area
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to
travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
(valid driver's license)
- 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 To protect the health and safety of our workforce,
patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its
affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment. Careers at
UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best
in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of
the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve
the health care needs of low income adults and children with
debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based
approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and
environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care,
community and government partners to heal health care and create
positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do
your life's best work.(sm) Diversity creates a healthier
atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment. Job Keywords: Nurse Practitioner Jobs,
Physician Assistant, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse
Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, NP, PA, long term care,
LTC, ANP, GNP, FNP, ANCC, AANP, Assisted Living, Nursing Home,
Primary Care, Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, MA,
Massachusetts
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