Family Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant | Urgent Care - Cape Coral, FL

As a part of OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, MedExpress is seeking a Full Time Urgent Care Independent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Cape Coral, FL. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.Position Highlights:* Open 8am- 8pm, 7 days per week* Providers typically work 12 hour shifts* Average patient load = 3-4 patients per hour* Fully licensed medical team and support staff* Responsibilities include:* Suturing* Splinting* Initial interpretation with digital X-Rays* Incisions and drainageWhat makes an OptumCare organization different?* Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license* Patients are treated like family. We focus on helping patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what's really important.* We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community locallyCompensation/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 cultureRequired Qualifications:* Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA* 2 years of experience working independently* Unrestricted DEA license (or willing to obtain prior to start)* Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)* DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)* Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:* Clinical experience working as a provider in an emergency medicine or urgent care setting* Willing and able to assist at other center locations in the areaIf the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.About OptumCare:At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.Would you thrive with OptumCare?* Do you practice evidence-based medicine?* Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?* Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?* Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?* Do you want to be part of something better?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.