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Optum is looking for a NP or PA to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Covina, CA. This well-established practice is made up of three physicians and one physician assistant. The team is looking for a NP/PA to primarily assist one of the physicians with total joint replacement. However, there would be opportunity to see other patients in clinic.

Optum offers competitive pay with financial incentives for yielding strong metrics on quality care while seeing a lower-than-average census. We provide our clinicians an excellent benefits package that includes 401K with match, physician partnership and stock purchase plans, CME reimbursement, paid license renewals, and many other benefits.

Position Details:

• Monday through Friday schedule 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• This position is primarily office based with 1-2 days of OR time on average. This position would involve primarily assisting with total hip and knee replacement but with opportunity to see other patients in clinic
• Clinic is approximately 2.5 days a week and surgery is approximately 2 days a week with a half day allotted to administrative duties. However, the OR schedule may be flexible based on volume of patients

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: 

• APRN or PA-C licensure in CA, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP or Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience in orthopedics 

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

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 

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