Optum
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care Community Center Float - Phoenix, Arizona
Be an Early Applicant
Provide full-scope outpatient primary care as an NP or PA in a community clinic setting (36 patient contact hours/week). Use EPIC EMR with dictation/AI tools, perform Medicare Annual Wellness visits, document HEDIS/HCC metrics, and work Monday–Friday. Support value-based care initiatives and participate in company training, benefits, and quality programs.
Requisition Number: 2367568
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care Community Center Float to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. 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. 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.
Position Highlights
* Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license
* Full-time position, Monday through Friday
* 36 patient contact hours each week
* EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI notetaking
* Out-of-state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation assistance available
What makes an Optum organization different?
* We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
* We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
* We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
* Generous compensation package
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
* Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
* Company paid Professional liability insurance
* Excellent PTO package
* Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
* Starting bonus available
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:
* Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date
* National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
* Minimum two (2) years of experience as a primary care provider
* Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
* Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
* Experience in outpatient Primary Care
* Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
* Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
* Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. 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 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.
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.
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care Community Center Float to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. 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. 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.
Position Highlights
* Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license
* Full-time position, Monday through Friday
* 36 patient contact hours each week
* EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI notetaking
* Out-of-state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation assistance available
What makes an Optum organization different?
* We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
* We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
* We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
* Generous compensation package
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
* Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
* Company paid Professional liability insurance
* Excellent PTO package
* Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
* Starting bonus available
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:
* Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date
* National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
* Minimum two (2) years of experience as a primary care provider
* Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
* Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
* Experience in outpatient Primary Care
* Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
* Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
* Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. 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 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.
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.
Similar Jobs at Optum
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide outpatient primary care, managing patient interactions, and utilizing EMR systems within a supportive clinical team.
Top Skills:
Dragon DictationEpic Emr System
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Provide clinical and clerical support to providers: collect vitals and specimens, prepare patients for exams, assist during procedures, document in EMR, process prescriptions/referrals/authorizations, schedule injections/infusions, manage inventory and supplies, perform diagnostic testing, and help maintain patient flow and phone communications.
Top Skills:
EclinicalworksEcwEmrMs Outlook
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Serve as first point of contact for patients, schedule appointments and procedures, verify and document patient information in EPIC, use phone/computer systems to address patient needs, advise on insurance/referral responsibilities, and support team goals and Lean processes.
Top Skills:
EpicMS Office
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
