Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Founders Clinic

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Physician Assistant to provide high quality, patient centered care to infants, children, and adolescents in an outpatient clinic setting in Everett, WA. 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.

Requirements

Active and unencumbered NP or PA Washington State License or ability to obtain by start date.
Active national NP or PA certification, or eligibility to obtain certification in Washington by start date. NP certification must be through PNCB, ANCC, or an equivalent body. PA certification must be through NCCPA.
Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Pediatric primary care experience
Experience working in a team based or value based care model
Strong communication and family engagement skills
Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric care including well child visits, sick visits, and chronic disease management
Perform physical exams, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with Washington State scope of practice
Monitor growth, development, and behavioral milestones
Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment plans
Coordinate care with pediatricians, specialists, and multidisciplinary team members
Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in quality improvement and clinical best practices