The Role
Provide full-scope outpatient primary care covering PTO/LOA/vacancies across Denver-area clinics. See primarily adult patients (avg 18–20/day), document care, diagnose, prescribe, order tests, coordinate specialist referrals, and maintain quality standards. Schedule is Monday–Friday with potential longer or short-term clinic placements.
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Requisition Number: 2375002
Optum Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in the Denver area in Colorado. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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.
We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities
* Optum clinic Locations: Northwest Denver Metro (Potential sites in Evergreen, Golden, Arvada, Broomfield areas). This includes longer term assignments at one clinic (months) and flexibility to include shorter term assignments as other clinics need (days or weeks)
* Future potential placement at single permanent location as need develops
* Schedule: Monday - Friday
* Covers PTO, LOA, vacancies, and CMEs
* Manage patient care in outpatient setting
* Comfortable seeing patients of all ages; primarily adults/senior base
* Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients
* Complete timely and thorough documentation
* Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
* Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
* Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up
* Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
* Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice
Why Join our team?
* High quality, patient-centered care provider
* Value-based-care focus providing full-scope primary care services
* EMR: Epic, the leading national solution
* Work-life balance supported by available AI-scribe technology (DAX)
* Generous CME and career development options
* Practice at "Peak of License" with excellent staff support
* Physician-led and focused on providing supportive culture
We offer a competitive base salary, sign on bonus, relocation, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + match, discounted stock buying options, 4 weeks PTO, plus 9 paid holidays and 5 days CME with allowance and more.
Required Qualifications:
* Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to employment
* Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment
* DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
* 1+ years of experience as a NP or PA in an outpatient primary care setting
The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.
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.
Optum Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in the Denver area in Colorado. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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.
We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities
* Optum clinic Locations: Northwest Denver Metro (Potential sites in Evergreen, Golden, Arvada, Broomfield areas). This includes longer term assignments at one clinic (months) and flexibility to include shorter term assignments as other clinics need (days or weeks)
* Future potential placement at single permanent location as need develops
* Schedule: Monday - Friday
* Covers PTO, LOA, vacancies, and CMEs
* Manage patient care in outpatient setting
* Comfortable seeing patients of all ages; primarily adults/senior base
* Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients
* Complete timely and thorough documentation
* Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
* Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
* Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up
* Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
* Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice
Why Join our team?
* High quality, patient-centered care provider
* Value-based-care focus providing full-scope primary care services
* EMR: Epic, the leading national solution
* Work-life balance supported by available AI-scribe technology (DAX)
* Generous CME and career development options
* Practice at "Peak of License" with excellent staff support
* Physician-led and focused on providing supportive culture
We offer a competitive base salary, sign on bonus, relocation, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + match, discounted stock buying options, 4 weeks PTO, plus 9 paid holidays and 5 days CME with allowance and more.
Required Qualifications:
* Active unrestricted APRN or PA License in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to employment
* Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment
* DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
* 1+ years of experience as a NP or PA in an outpatient primary care setting
The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Active unrestricted APRN or PA license in Colorado or ability to obtain prior to employment
- Prescribing authority or ability to obtain prior to employment
- DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
- 1+ years of experience as an NP or PA in an outpatient primary care setting
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
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