Here at Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Non-Operative Orthopaedics/Pain Management Specialty Care team in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

CareMount Medical is a physician-led multispecialty group that was started in 1946 by a group of physicians who wanted high-quality medicine closer to home. Today we have over 45 office locations from Manhattan, NY to below the Albany, NY region along the Hudson River Valley line. Our 650 employed physicians and providers care for over 665,000 patients across the region.

Position Highlights:

• Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
• Advanced Practice Clinician Partnership Plan and unlimited room for growth
• Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care
• Work closely with pain management physician and specialized staff

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with pain management physicians, obtain history and physical exam in order to break down clinical symptoms into manageable treatment options
• Educate patient and family about chronic pain condition
• Screening of new patients and determining procedural candidacy
• Follow-up with patients to assess response to treatment including physical therapy, medication management, and interventional therapies
• Offer and/or perform office-based procedural therapies such as large joint injections including shoulder and knee, and trigger point injections. 
• Educating patients about their radiographic imaging results and correlation to symptoms and potential interventional therapies
• Interventional spinal procedures:
  • Ability to discuss indications and details of procedure with patients
  • Risk/benefit/alternative analysis with patients
  • Post procedure assessment for efficacy and complications

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone – this is the foundation of the team-based care model
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:Optum Tri-State was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients. Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider

Required Qualifications:• Unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process • Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program, Masters level preferred • National Board Certification • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start 

New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $114,784 to $154,951 per year.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.