MedExpress, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Full Time Independent Nurse Practitioner or Independent Physician Assistant to join our team in Tarentum, PA. 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.
Position Highlights:
Open 8am- 8pm, 7 days per week
Providers typically work 12 hour shifts
Average patient load = 3-4 patients per hour
Full licensed medical team and support staff
Responsibilities include:
Suturing
Splinting
Initial interpretation with digital X-Rays
Incisions and drainage
What makes an Optum Career different?
As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
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:
Competitive pay and well deserved incentive bonuses
CME reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, vision
401k with matching
Short and long term disability, company paid life insurance
Company paid malpractice coverage
Flexible Scheduling
Holiday pay 1.5x shift rate on days worked
Upward career growth and professional development
Supportive and appreciative culture
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program
Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
CPR certified or willing to obtain prior to start date
DOT certification or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment
Clinical experience working in at least one of the following:
2+ years in FamilyMedicine
1.5+ years in Urgent Care
1+ years in Emergency Medicine
Experience treating patients across multiple age groups
Experience suturing, splinting, and reading x-rays within the last year
Willing and able to assist at other center locations in the area
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.
