As a part of Optum Care, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Reliant Medical Group is seeking a Full Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Dermatology team in Worcester, MA. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

• Collegial group practice with a large referral base
• Team of 2 Physicians and 3 dedicated Advanced Practitioners
• Excellent state of the art Epic EMR system
• No call for this position
• Dedicated practice management systems in place
• TELEDERM services offered
• Performs age-appropriate physical assessments, evaluation, and treatment
• Takes history, including chief complaint, presenting illness, past medical history, and interval history. Performs age-appropriate physical exam as it relates to chief complaint
• Orders lab studies when indicated. Identifies differential diagnosis. Assesses severity of patient’s illness and establishes need/time for patient evaluation
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical in order to establish a diagnosis. Performs tests and procedures as directed by diagnosis
• Establishes age-appropriate plan of care related to patient’s identified problem, including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, etc.
• Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary
• Implements plan in safe and effective manner. Utilizes sound judgment in the establishment of priorities in patient’s care and management. Records visit in concise, clear, logical manner
• Evaluates need and/or time for follow-up and document
• Makes and arranges appropriate referrals when necessary
• Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment
• Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and healthcare professionals

What makes an Optum Care 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
• Reliant is a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Massachusetts
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Compensation based on quality, not quantity
• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
• Excellent PTO package
• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
• Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Advanced Practitioner partnership opportunities with OptumCare

About Reliant Medical Group

At Reliant Medical Group, transforming the delivery of health care across Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts is our passion. Founded in 1929, we are an established multi-specialty, physician led integrated healthcare delivery system, with 500 providers that care for over 325,000 patients throughout our 25 locations. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model and advanced EHR platform, we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care.

Reliant Medical Group has a long history of commitment to value-based care and clinical excellence. The organization exceeds the 90th percentile in most HEDIS measures, is among the top provider groups nationally in patient experience and provides care at a cost well below market competitors. Reliant is also committed to the provider experience and understands that the best path to better patient care is by ensuring that providers and staff are happy, engaged, and productive.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• National Board Certification
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing
• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program, Masters level preferred
• Maintains BLS certification, and professional certification as appropriate
• 1-2 years of Dermatology work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience
• Experience working within a Team Care model
• Fluency in EMR systems & technology

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.