The job below is no longer available.
You might also like
in Overland Park, KS
- $11.00
Verified per hour ACE Hardware • 2h agoUrgently hiring 5.6 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate - $13.00
Verified per hour ACE Hardware • 2h agoUrgently hiring 5.6 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate 
$26est. per hour College Park Family Care • 15h agoUrgently hiring 6.3 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate- $15.79
Verified per hour Penmac Staffing • 2d agoUrgently hiring 11.4 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate - $15.79
Verified per hour Penmac Staffing • 2d agoUrgently hiring 11.4 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
Per Diem NP or PA for Optum Clinic in Overland Park
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Overland Park, KS Overland Park, Kansas |
About this job
We seek an exceptional clinician with superior diagnostic and procedural skills, plus an appreciation of teamwork and professionalism. The successful Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner candidate will be part of a team dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of health care that is patient-centered, safe and effective in a fast-paced environment. This is a per diem position.
- Examines, diagnoses and treats patients of all ages for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses.
- Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns.
- Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information. Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan..
- Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, suturing and splinting.
- Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up.
- Refers appropriate tertiary care to specialists.
Requirements
- Master's Degree level from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in applicable state or ability to obtain.
- Board Certified from the NCCPA or Family Nurse Practitioner national certification.
- DEA license or ability to obtain.
- Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; urgent care and outpatient clinic experience preferred.
- Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis. Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task.
- Takes initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible.
- Ability to practice autonomously with minimal physician supervision and knows when to consult a physician.
- Ability to consistently present a friendly, welcoming and professional public-facing appearance
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred.
- Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and vaccinations required by company policy.
Optum 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. If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of Optum as your calling.
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
UnitedHealth 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.
Keywords: Overland Park, Kansas, Missouri, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, provider, NP, PA, FM, urgent care, Family Practice, FP, Family Medicine, AANC