Pain Medicine Job at Optum in Eden Prairie, MN

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Comprehensive Pain Center team in Everett, WA.

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. Because together, we have the power to make healthcare better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Overview

In this role, the Provider is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' pain and creating individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic pain, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options. Administering techniques such as injections, nerve stimulators and other surgical procedures. Conducts regular follow-up appointments to monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans and make necessary adjustments. Will collaborate with other colleagues and other healthcare providers/specialists as needed. 

• Treating and managing patients according to standard, usual, and customary methods and techniques in an outpatient setting
• Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations
• Counsels and educates patients and families
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with physicians, other health professionals, and staff
• Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
• Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient, and change oriented
• Able to follow direction from the attending physicians
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and work groups as necessary

Position highlights

• Full-time position; 36 patient contact hours weekly
• 4 Day Work Week
• No Hospital consult
• EPIC is the EMR system utilized
• Call is after-hours phone call only on a monthly 1:3 rotation
• No refills allowed on call
• Triaged through Providence Regional Medical Center
• Medical Assistants will perform medication prior authorization
• Adults 18+, patients referred by primary care provider
• Shared EPIC in-basket coverage, particularly for prescription refills
• MA's help with reviewing the in-basket

Compensation/Benefits Highlights: 

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• 401k with match + Executive Savings Plan
• Professional liability at no cost to clinician
• Commuter Reimbursement
• CME Reimbursement & Time Off
• Stock Purchase Option
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
• Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
• Stride/Rally Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP; or Physician Assistant/ARNP Certification; or ability to obtain prior to employment

• Unrestricted licensure in Washington or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current BLS, ACLS certification
• 1+ years of APC interventional pain management experience, experience assessing for interventional spine treatment, PM&R experience focused on assessing for interventional treatment or a combination of relevant experience.
• Opioid and non-opioid medication management experience
• Experience with evaluating and treating complex patients
• Intermediate level computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing EPIC
• 2+ years of APC interventional pain management experience, experience assessing for interventional spine treatment, PM&R experience focused on assessing for interventional treatment or a combination of relevant experience.
• Procedural background; ability to access for appropriate procedures

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.