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Optum CA is seeking a Palliative Care APC to join our team in Torrance, CA. 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. Primary Responsibilities: Optum Clinic Locations: San Fernando Valley Average Patients Per Day ~10-12 PPD | 60 mins for new patients and 30 min follow up appointments Patient Mix: >65 with chronic medical conditions e.g., CHF, COPD, Diabetes No weekend or after-hours clinics but phone call coverage required in rotation with other clinicians Shard call with all high-risk providers, one weekend every few months but do not need to be home bound A majority of the time will be spent between an office setting and visiting patients in a home setting Dedicated support staff: Care Partner or Social Worker assigned to each patient depending on needs Support in Clinic: MA, LVN, and Pharmacist to clinic panel size of ~150 patients 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: Master’s degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program Unrestricted California Advanced Practice Clinician license Current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification Current California DEA certificate required prior to start date 2+ years of experience in ambulatory care or a similar environment EMR Proficient Excellent patient care and time management skills Ability to work in fast pace environment, team player, adaptable to changing priorities Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care, Palliative, or Geriatrics certification as a Nurse Practitioner Experience in a managed care setting and working with medically complex patients Fluent in Medical Spanish California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $170,000 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. 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. --s-p-m1-- By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

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