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NP or PA, Senior Community Care - Whatcom County, WA

Optum
$109,500 - $164,000
United States, Washington, Ferndale
Nov 04, 2026
NP or PA, Senior Community Care - Whatcom County, WA $30,000 Sign on Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment 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 member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, you will help provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. The Senior Community Care program coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care for members. As an Advanced Practice Clinician within SCC, you will provide care to some of our highest-risk health plan members while working alongside an interdisciplinary care team. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs and physical exams Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate Support members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes 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 Required Qualifications: For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure Active, unrestricted licensure in the state in which you will practice, or ability to obtain by the start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations Active and unrestricted driver's license, plus access to reliable transportation Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations, unless prohibited in the state of practice Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state Ability to navigate varied environments and position oneself as needed to perform job duties Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC, with long-term care experience preferred Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care Experience 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 Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology . At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every 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.