Advanced Practice Clinician - Oncology - Optum Tri State - CareMount Medical

Here at Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Oncology Specialty Care team in Mount Kisco, NY. At Optum, we are evolving health care nationally while providing physician-led care locally so that everyone can have an opportunity to live their healthiest life.  It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health.  Work with the world’s largest care delivery organization, reach for more and start doing your life’s best work. (sm) 

We have a unique opportunity to offer for a qualified provider to become part of a dynamic team of top oncologists at an outstanding large multidisciplinary outpatient medical group. We care for patients with a wide variety of both solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. Our team provides high-quality care to our patients primarily in our outpatient offices and infusion centers and some consultative services to patients admitted to our local hospitals. In addition to guideline-based standard of care treatments we also provide patients the opportunity to participate in innovative clinical trials many of which have already contributed to FDA approval of multiple lifesaving treatments.

CareMount Medical is a physician-led multispecialty group that was started in 1946 by a group of physicians who wanted high-quality medicine closer to home. Today we have over 45 office locations from Manhattan, NY to below the Albany, NY region along the Hudson River Valley line. Our 650 employed physicians and providers care for over 665,000 patients across the region.   

Position Highlights: 

• Participation in remote 7:30 – 8:30AM Educational Tumor Board conferences (encouraged)
• Obtaining privileges at Northern Westchester and Putnam Hospitals
• In person or virtual visit options available depending on patient needs
• NO overnight or weekend call/hours required
• Full time or part time positions available in Mount Kisco, NY and Brewster, NY (willing to tailor the position to the location and times that work best for you)
• Patient visit hours in general will be from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM but are flexible

Responsibilities:  

• Supervising and evaluating patients receiving infusions in our infusion centers
• Visits with new patients to educate them on treatment side effects and schedules
• Providing survivorship visits to furnish patients with treatment summaries and educate them on their follow up recommendations after completion of treatment
• Follow up office visits with patients on observation or receiving oral therapy
• Same day visits with patients who call with new complaints during treatment
• Once clinical trial training is completed, you can see clinical trial patients for their treatment and visits

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being
• Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
• Affiliations with prestigious organizations
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment OR Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program. Licensed to practice in NYS 
• Licensing: Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license to practice and use the title of Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse in NYS or PA 
• Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration 
• Training and experience: Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required 

New York Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for New York residents is $85,000 to $167300. Add the Additional reference to account for variable pay if Sales (84-92) or Physicians (M2-M4). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.