Community Center Advanced Practice Clinician

About This Role

Join a healthcare team delivering integrated health programs focused on quality patient outcomes by conducting annual wellness exams, educating patients, and collaborating with primary care physicians.

Responsibilities

• Complete Annual Wellness Exams for Medicare Advantage Patient Population at Optum Utah Wellness Clinics, Community Centers, Mobile Clinic, and contracted Primary Care Clinics
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgement, and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• See on average 10 Medicare patients a day
• Provide educational 1:1 talks with patients on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance, and more
• Work autonomously across various care settings including Community Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Mobile Unit, and contracted PCP offices within a specific geographical area

Requirements

• Proficient in assessment and patient education
• Ability to work autonomously

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of clinical experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology
• Knowledge and or experience working with the Medicare Advantage Population performing patient assessments/annual wellness exams
• Knowledge of value-based model medicine including HCCs and Medicare HEDIS/Stars measures

Benefits

Certifications