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Comprehensive Wellness Center - Advanced Practice Clinician (PA/NP) - Optum - Albuquerque, NM

  • Job Category: Clinical
  • Primary Location: Albuquerque, NM
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Req #: 407757

Optum NM is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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. 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

* In this position you will provide patient care for our Medicare Advantage patients that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health with preventative care as the core approach located at our Community Wellness Center.* This role will take you out of the "home" clinic and into a mobile van going to the patient or imbedded with one of our partner clinics for a day. We travel to our patients with important screenings, tests, shots and other care services.

What makes an Optum organization different?

* Practice at the peak of their license* We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model* The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation* We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in New Mexico* We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

* Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options* Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off* Robust Relocation program * Professional Liability Insurance * Excellent PTO package * Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

Optum New MexicoWe are happy to call Albuquerque, New Mexico home. With the tail of the Rockies at our doorstep, we have world-class hiking, biking and skiing at our fingertips. Coupled with amazing scenery, a diverse culture, remarkable food and a world renowned art scene, it's no wonder we're the "Secret of the Southwest!"

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 NP/PA medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain* Board Certified in your specialty or in the process of obtaining certification unless granted an exemption by Credentialing Committee and/or Board of Governors * New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration if applicable to practice

Preferred Qualifications:

* Fluency in EMR systems & technology* Experience in providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model.

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.

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.

Working at Optum provides you an opportunity where you can learn, not just from the CMEs but from other staff physicians that have experience. It’s a team-based model, so you never practice alone – whether you are a new grad or you have experience.
Dr. Girisha Kauer

What makes the Optum organization different?

  • Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license.

  • Our culture is one of clinical innovation, collaboration and transformation.

  • We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone. This is the foundation of the team-based care model.

  • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive compensation
  • Dedicated CME time and allowance
  • Robust retirement package
  • Student loan repayment program (available in specific locations)
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) – discount on UnitedHealth Group (UHG) stock
  • Physician partnership and incentive opportunities with Optum
  • Growth, additional income opportunities and more
Female doctor talking with patient

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, relationships, innovation and performance steer our actions and interactions. They also guide us to achieve our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. And throughout it all, we are united by a culture that cultivates a workplace like no other.

Diverse team of healthcare professionals showcasing inclusion and equity in the workplace