Southwest Medical (part of the OptumCare Network) is a vital and expanding part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of companies. We're a highly successful multispecialty medical practice group that's the career home of more than 340 providers. We're serving over 320,000 patients annually through 20+ health care centers that include six urgent care centers and two state of the art outpatient surgery centers. Headquartered in Las Vegas, we have over 40 years of experience and provide a wide spectrum of care including specialties: Cardio, Gastro, PM, Podiatry, Wound Care, Neurology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Anesthesiology as well as innovative programs such as Women's health Breast Care Program, Congestive Heart Programs and Total HomeCare. Get to know us and you'll discover why this could be an opportunity to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is interviewing for Advance Practice Clinicians for our Clinical Immersion Program.
This competitive immersion program is an unpaid internship that will support the fulfillment of your clinical rotations within your defined clinical program and is open to PA students at Touro and NP students at UNLV. This immersion program is designed to support clinical rotations throughout our multispecialty clinics, while experiencing population health and value-based care in a primary care setting.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications:
- Active enrollment in the Touro University PA or UNLV NP program
- Full current transcript required.
- One letter of recommendation from a program director or faculty member within the APC program of study
- Located in the Las Vegas metro area, or willing to self-relocate for the duration of clinical rotations necessary
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.
Skills Required
- Active enrollment in the Touro University PA or UNLV NP program
- Full current transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a program director or faculty member within the APC program of study
- Located in the Las Vegas metro area or willing to self-relocate for duration of clinical rotations
- Pass a drug test before beginning the program
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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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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