**Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a** **Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner** **to join our team in** **Worcester** **, 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:**
+ Hospital Medicine Per Diem AP position, located at the Worcester Medical Center (Saint Vincent Hospital- SVH)
+ Possible shifts are 1p-11p, 2p-2a or 8p-8a, depending on group's needs, overlapping with other APs as well.
+ Works with Hospitalist physicians' supervision for ER sign outs and admissions, cross coverage in the evening as needed
+ Must be comfortable triaging and admitting new patients, collaborating with other specialty services and cross covering for our Reliant hospitalized patients.
+ SVH also has IM Residency program with residents covering the more acutely ill patients
+ Closed ICU, PCU. Code blue team, rapid response teams available at SVH
+ Strong Acute Care Hospital Program providing 24/7 access to our Reliant patients, since 1997
+ Dedicated practice management systems in place
+ EMRs: Epic system for Reliant, Cerner system for SVH
+ Supervising physician: Dr Dhinager Nandagopal, MD
+ Paid as hourly rate depending on weekday/weekends/holidays
**_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
Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:**
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Must have National Board Certification
+ Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in a Physician Assistant program, Masters level preferred
+ Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate
+ New graduates welcome to apply!
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Fluency in EMR systems & technology
+ Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
The hourly range for this role is $43.22 - $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. 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._