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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner, Long Term Care Facilities - Dallas, Collin, Tarrant

UnitedHealth Group, Dallas, TX, United States


$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work together to provide care to patients at home in nursing homes, assisted living or senior housing. This life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re reconnecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is an integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Advanced Practice Clinician within SCC provides care to our highest‑risk health plan members. We’re fast becoming the nation’s largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model’s success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Providers.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, physical exam, evidence‑based screenings and point‑of‑care testing (as appropriate)

Support members during a short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation episode

Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 conditions

Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations

Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

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

Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care

Active and unrestricted license in the state of Texas, or ability to obtain by start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations

Active and unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation

Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire

If applicable in your state, ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement

Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform duties

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long‑term care setting preferred)

Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs

Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness

Understanding of Advanced Illness and end‑of‑life discussions

Proficient computer skills including ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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