Nurse Practitioner - PA, Rheumatology, Southwest Medical Associates
Las Vegas, NV
What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.
The Rheumatology extender will be responsible for seeing follow-up patients and evaluations for injections of joint and soft tissue. The extender develops plans in collaboration with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient in a care team environment. Hours are Monday-Friday, no call, no evernings and no weekends!
Responsibilities include:
Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
Injections
Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned
Documents treatment plans in the medical record.
Documents collaborative guidance from the physician as needed.
Coordination of care for patients
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
National Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification
Certification in Adult, Family or Geriatrics
Licensure in the State where this position is base, or ability to obtain
Ability to communicate with patients and team members
Intermediate level of technical proficiency in the use of computer program
Preferred Assets:
Rheumatology or specialty care experienced preferred
Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis.
Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans.
Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation.
Empowered to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals.
A background in managed care
Familiarity with ICD-9 coding
OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
Job Keywords: Rheumatology, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, NP, PA, Las Vegas, Nevada, NVUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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