Clinical
What Happens in Clinical Roles?
Bring your compassion and your competency to the clinical setting, where you can make a difference every day. This is a place where your impact goes beyond providing care one patient at a time. Because here, every day, you’re also providing leadership and contributing in ways that can affect millions for years to come.
Growth & Development
We understand the critical role you provide in the health care system and we believe there is always room for growth. Learn more about the Center for Clinician Advancement and how it gives you the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
Complex Adult / Geriatric Fellowship Program
A joint venture between Optum and the George Washington University School of Nursing, this innovative fellowship experience will equip you with the skills to think critically and practice confidently in managing complex adults and geriatrics across care settings.
Fellowship Details
- During their first year in the post-graduate fellowship program, fellows will take advanced nursing courses through George Washington University School of Nursing paid for by Optum
- After the twelve-months, fellows can then transfer up to 6 credits towards the GW Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Developing specialized skills in complex adult and geriatric care with a choice of two fellowship tracks: institutional or community settings
About You
- Must be a licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner by start of program
- Interest in chronic disease management and palliative care
- Self-driven critical thinker
- Capable of developing strong relationships
Healthcare Apprenticeship Program
UnitedHealth Group’s Healthcare Apprenticeship Program will equip you to gain the knowledge and skills to receive a certification and begin a career in healthcare.
Apprenticeship Details
- You will receive full time employment w/benefits from day 1 of classroom education.
- All classroom and on the job-training is funded by the organization.
- You will receive supportive teaching and mentorship throughout the duration of the program.
- For questions about the program you may send them to: UHGApprenticeships@uhg.com
About You
- High School Diploma or GED
- Passionate about interacting with patients and developing a career in the healthcare field
Clinical Operations
Full time and internship opportunities helping members, providers and clinicians.
About You
- Master’s (MPH, MHA, MBA)
- 2-5 years work experience
- You’re resilient and adaptable
- You can influence others without authority
Your Skills Include
- Consulting and communication
- Collaboration
- Presenting ideas to others
Pharmacy Internships
As a Pharmacy Intern, you’ll hone your compassion and consultation skills in our non-retail pharmacy setting.
Internship Details
- Full-time and part-time internship opportunities throughout the summer and school year
- Work side by side with clinical pharmacists
- Shape your pharmacy career and build your network
- Apply coursework knowledge to the real world
About You
- Must be pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (at least 1 year completed)
- Consulting and communication
- Problem solving
- Helping people make decisions
- Balancing analytical insights with compassionate responses
Social Workers
Full-time and internship opportunities designed to help members and improve clinical outcomes.
About You
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work
- You’re adaptable and learn quickly
- You enjoy helping and motivating others
- You balance compassion with an analytical approach
Your Skills Include
- Problem solving
- Consulting and communication
- Collaboration