Advanced Practice Clinician [PA or NP] - Acute Care (Internal Med) | ProHealth Physicians - Glastonbury, CT

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Advanced Practice Clinician [PA or NP] - Acute Care (Internal Med) to join our team in Glastonbury, CT. 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.   

Position Highlights: 

• • • Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
    • Lower Acuity and overflow visits for Primary Care patient panel at practice
    • Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
    • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
    • Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
    • Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Adult Medicine – Acute Care
    • National backing (Optum) with local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
    • Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 3-4 days per week
    • Not a walk-in clinic; scheduled visits
    • Scheduled patient visits while collaborating with PCP at practice
    • Autonomy in practice and seeking experience as a clinician

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 relationship building, clinical innovation and transformation while keeping the patient at the center of care
    • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
    • You can differentiate your experience throughout your career (location/work-environment) while maintaining your tenure as an employee at Optum

Compensation & Benefits Highlights: 

• • • Competitive compensation 
    • Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
    • Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
    • Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
    • Physician partnership and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum

About ProHealth Physicians:

ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum, is Connecticut’s leading health care delivery organization providing Primary Care across the state for over 25 years.  We are focused on reinventing health care to help keep people healthier and feeling their best, not constantly in the hospital system.  This is the premise behind value-based care.  Our family of primary care providers care for more than 360,000 people statewide across the lifespan. We are privileged to be trusted by our patients with their health and well-being for nearly three decades.

Our premier group currently employs nearly 250 Physicians and 150 APCs in Primary Care with areas of focus in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine.

Required Qualifications: 

• • • Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN or FNP) or Complete Physician Assistant program
    • Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
    • Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
    • Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start

Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for Connecticut residents is $110,040 to $139,000 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.