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Advanced Practice Clinician – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – High Risk Breast Care – Poughkeepsie, NY

Requisition Number: 2274956
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

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Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APC) to join our breast care  team in Poughkeepsie, NY.  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.
 
In this position with our breast care team, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care in a clinic setting.  You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our patient population.  You will perform the clinical breast exam (CBE) and offer educational information about breast health and breast disease.  You will collaborate with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient.  You will enjoy opportunities for career growth and continuing education opportunities. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform the Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)
Offer educational information about breast health and breast disease
Review radiographic results such as mammogram, ultrasound, and when appropriate, breast MRI
Work with the breast care team to assist the patient with surgical consultation and emotional support when needed
Help to ensure that all patients receive the care that is needed in a timely manner
Review high risk scores and determine way to reduce risk
Document treatment plans in the medical record
Collaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as needed
Refer to breast surgeon if patient requires surgery and/or review of biopsy results
Adopt a standard protocol outlined by the Optum breast team for high risk screening
Coordinate care for patients
Exposure to patients with potential infectious disease
Compensation & Benefits Highlights: 
Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility  
Financial stability and support of a Fortune 4 Company 
Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)  
APC Partnership opportunities and incentives 
Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage 
Robust clinician learning and development programs 

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone.

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:
•    National Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult, Family, Women’s Health or ability to obtain, or  Physician Assistant certification
•    APRN or PA-C licensure in New York, or ability to obtain
•    DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
•    Intermediate level of technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or Internet search for clinical practice
•    Ability to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment
•    Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
•    Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
•    Ability to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
•    A background in managed care
•    Familiarity with ICD-9 coding 

The salary range for this role is $ $110,000 to $166,500 annually based on full time employment.  Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.  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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2274956

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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