Advanced Practice Clinician - Somerville, MA

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Somerville, MA. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients.
• Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists, as appropriate
• Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Serves as the care plan author and supervisor. Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient’s response to treatment. Ensures that the on-going management of patients
• Partners with patients and families to manage care plan
• Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel
• Provides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency

 What makes an Optum organization 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 

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. 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:

• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program (Masters level preferred)
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing 
• National Board Certification 
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations   
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations 
• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

 Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of APC experience 

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $107,723.20 - $193,315.20. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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.