Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care - Optum Washington, Everett (North Seattle)
- Job Category: Clinical
- Primary Location: Everett, WA
- Schedule: Full-time
- Req #: 400235
One year mentorship program for new grads!
Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Everett, WA (just 30 miles north of Downtown Seattle). 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.
Due to our Hospital Credentialing rules we are only able to hire Acute Care trained NP's (ACNP). Candidates are required to have an unrestricted WA license and Acute Care board certification, or able to obtain prior to hire.
Our clinicians enjoy a balanced lifestyle that allows them to explore the natural beauty here, travel abroad, spend time with family, and practice excellent care with a supportive environment and fascinating patients. With The Everett Clinic you will experience:
- Practice at the peak of your license providing evidence-based medicine
- Flexibility for work life balance
- Extensive and tailored mentoring period for all new hires
- One year mentorship program provided for new grads
- Average of 12 patients per day after mentoring period
- Above-market compensation and benefits
- Signing bonus and relocation
- Excellent communication with clinicians
- Epic EMR
- Variable and exciting patient care mix
- Patient-focused environment
- Integrated Practice Unit- Collaborative care model working to facilitate disease management
Required Qualifications:
- Unrestricted WA Nurse Practitioner License or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Current DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Current association certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year NP experience OR completion of a Hospitalist Residency Program
Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $145,000 to $170,000 annually. 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.
The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an 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 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.”
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

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.
