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Posted: 09-Aug-24
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 141079145
At OptumCare, we share what might be seen as a surprisingly simple goal: making the health system work better for everyone. We look for people who relentlessly push themselves to go farther. For these high performers, a position on a team at OptumCare is a natural fit. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities within the greater Tucson area
- Coordinates care and coverage with the SNF team Nurse Practitioners
- Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
- Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plan
- Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
- Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures
- Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up
- Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
- Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
- Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice
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:
- Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license.
- Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Current and unrestricted DEA certificate
- Ability to see patients in the SNF setting on a daily basis
- Ability to share in the weekend coverage rotation (compensated)
- Outstanding 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
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of SNF experience
- Managed Care/IPA/Health Plan experience
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.
