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UnitedHealth Group

Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vista, CA

San Marcos, CA

We at NAMM, a part of OptumCare, deliver a clearly differentiated level of outcome and service adherence. Come join our team and add to our bench strength as we execute on managed care 2.0 bringing together revenue optimization, appropriate utilization, unit cost management and strategic acquisitions. Quality care saves money without exception. Careers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen.

Join us in creating a better future and you'll soon find you're doing your life's best work

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As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Per Diem Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Vista, CA.

The chosen candidate must be available to work a combination of weekday and weekend shifts. Additional shifts will be available on an as-needed basis.

Urgent Care Hours:

Monday to Friday from 5pm to 9pm.

Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.

Sundays from 10am to 5pm.

In this position you will examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses. You will counsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions, medical concerns, or health wellness.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
  • Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, suturing and splinting
  • Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up
  • Refer appropriate tertiary care to specialists or care facilities
  • Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner within the electronic medical record.
  • Collect, record and maintain accurate patient information
  • Document items such as: appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan


Required Qualifications:
  • Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in California
  • Current DEA certificate required
  • 1 or more years of Urgent Care clinical experience
  • Proficiency in a variety of outpatient procedures
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
  • Available to work evenings and weekends as needed


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Board certification
  • Managed Care experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish


At Optum, we share what might be seen as a surprisingly simple goal: making the health system work better for everyone. We look for people who relentlessly push themselves to go farther. For these high performers, a position on a team at Optum is a natural fit. We offer more than the talent, resources and can-do culture - we offer a place to improve the lives of others while doing your life's best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

OCMG is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job Keywords: Physician Assistant, PA, Nurse Practitioner, NP Urgent Care, per diem, part-time Outpatient, Vista, Carlsbad, CA

Job ID: UHG-861701
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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