Geriatric Extended Care APC (NP or PA)
Washington State | Optum WA (formerly The Everett Clinic)
$10,000 Sign on Bonus
Optum WA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Geriatric Extended Care Team. As a clinician‑led organization, Optum is reimagining care delivery—supporting clinicians with the resources, data, and collaboration needed to do their best work.
As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll play a key role in advancing patient‑centered, value‑based care while enjoying the support of a nationally recognized organization committed to the Quadruple Aim.
Why Optum
- Clinician‑led, mission‑driven care model
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clear expectations, ongoing professional development, and career growth
- Resources and infrastructure that allow you to focus on patient care
- A culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and teamwork
Position Highlights
- Provide daily rounding in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Long‑Term Care (LTC) settings
- Serve as the primary provider for 1–2 SNFs, managing both skilled and long‑term care patients
- Average 6–9 patient encounters per day, depending on acuity and complexity
- Typical combined skilled census of 8–13 patients across facilities
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary SNF meetings and departmental collaboration
- Work closely with Extended Care physicians and primary care teams to align care with patient goals
Required Qualifications
- Active Washington State license (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
- NP‑C or PA‑C certification (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
- Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset
- Demonstrated commitment to high patient satisfaction
Preferred
- Experience in SNF, long‑term care, hospitalist medicine, or geriatrics
- Background in complex care management or palliative care
- Acute care certification or at least 1 year of clinical experience
- Comfort working within a multidisciplinary team
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
