Independent Nurse Practitioner or Independent Physician Assistant, Urgent Care- Tarentum, PA

MedExpress, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Full Time Independent Nurse Practitioner or Independent Physician Assistant to join our team in Tarentum, PA. 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:

Open 8am- 8pm, 7 days per week

Providers typically work 12 hour shifts

Average patient load = 3-4 patients per hour

Full licensed medical team and support staff

Responsibilities include:

Suturing

Splinting

Initial interpretation with digital X-Rays

Incisions and drainage

What makes an Optum Career different?

As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license  

We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 

We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

Competitive pay and well deserved incentive bonuses

CME reimbursement

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401k with matching

Short and long term disability, company paid life insurance

Company paid malpractice coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Holiday pay 1.5x shift rate on days worked

Upward career growth and professional development

Supportive and appreciative culture

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program

Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA

CPR certified or willing to obtain prior to start date

DOT certification or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment

Clinical experience working in at least one of the following:

2 years in FamilyMedicine

1.5 years in Urgent Care

1 years in Emergency Medicine

Experience treating patients across multiple age groups

Experience suturing, splinting, and reading x-rays within the last year

Willing and able to assist at other center locations in the area

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.