Physician Assistant In-home Assessments - Apache CountyOptum • Eagar, Arizona, United States
Physician Assistant In-home Assessments - Apache County
Optum
- Eagar, Arizona, United States
- Eagar, Arizona, United States
About
Caring. Connecting. Growing together. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends and no holidays required. 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. Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam Perform evidence‑based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate) Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member's PCP of potential gaps in care Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice Active national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain national certification in state of assignment by start date (For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA) Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30‑pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology Home Health care or home visit experience Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other language 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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- English
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