Physician Assistant (Spanish Speaking)

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Are you a passionate Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner ready to make a real difference? Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a fresh graduate, we have an immediate opening for you to join our dynamic Population Health Operations team in the vibrant Inland Empire area! Be a part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!

Why Join Us?

At our core, we believe in quality over quantity. Our clinicians are dedicated to patient care, taking the time to truly address each patient’s needs. If you share this vision, we want you on our team!

About the Role:

Serve the Southwestern Valley: Conduct senior wellness visits in clinics, virtually, and in SNF/custodial settings, seeing 10-14 patients per day. Occasionally, you might even get to do home visits!

Travel & Variety: Visit Optum outpatient clinics, independently contracted physician offices, and some home and SNF custodial visits. You’ll be on the move, visiting 1-2 locations per day.

Comprehensive Care: Perform thorough assessments, discuss recommended screenings (like QuantaFlo, Neurometrix, or point-of-care A1C), document and code encounters comprehensively, and provide patient education and follow-up.

Join Optum CA:

Optum CA is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you’ll be part of a clinician-led care organization that’s changing the way we work and live.

Your Schedule:

Work Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturday clinics.

Unlock Your Future with Our Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits Package

Join our team and enjoy a wealth of benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Outstanding Retirement Program: Secure your future with our employer-funded 401K contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of ample PTO and paid holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Continuing Medical Education: Receive allowances and paid time off to further your medical education and stay at the forefront of your field.
• Professional Liability Insurance: Rest easy with our comprehensive coverage, including a tail policy.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Benefit from medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits: Access a full suite of additional voluntary benefits tailored to your needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage your health care and dependent care expenses with ease.
• Health Savings Account: Enjoy the advantages of our HD/HSA plan for your health savings needs.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and experience these exceptional benefits firsthand!

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual – Must speak Spanish
• Must hold an active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or be able to obtain one by the start date. The license should be unencumbered, with no unresolved disciplinary actions, probation, or practice restrictions.
• Must have active national certification from ANCC or AANP in one of the following areas: Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care. Alternatively, must be able to obtain national certification and/or NP license in the state of assignment by the start date.
• Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job, including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of a car, navigating stairs, and working in various dwelling conditions. Must be able to sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessments.
• Must have reliable transportation for completing home visit assessments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home assessments, including evaluating past medical history, reviewing systems, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing comprehensive physical exams.
• Perform evidence-based practice screenings, including point-of-care testing when appropriate.
• Identify diagnoses for care management and active medical treatment.
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge, judgment, and assessment findings.
• Communicate assessment findings to inform the member’s PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Identify and appropriately intervene in urgent and emergent situations.
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance.
• Travel 85% of the time, with 15% of time spent at home.

Pay range and compensation package:

The salary range for California residents is $85,000 to $167,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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: 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.

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