S. Eastern Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Adult Medicine - Las Vegas, NV

Company: Optum
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Optum NV is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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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.
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Primary Responsibilities:

Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
Develop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assigned
Provide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issues
Document treatment plans in the medical record
Collaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as needed
Coordinate care for patients
Exposure to patients with potential infectious disease

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We offer an attractive base salary, $20,000 sign on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive - benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD / LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, three weeks paid vacation, one week paid CME with $2500 allowance, and eight paid holidays. -
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Las Vegas offers the best in entertainment and cultural options, in addition to being an affordable metropolitan area in which to live. Also, Nevada has no state income tax. Warm weather, 300-plus days of sunshine, championship golf, hiking, skiing, five-star restaurants, endless attractions and entertainment choices are reasons Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
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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:

2+ years of experience (preferred), or completed SMA internship or SMA RN experience or Foreign Medical Doctor experience may be considered -
DEA License -required, or ability to obtain
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtain
Active unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in Nevada, or ability to obtain
Must be willing to work in underserved area
Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
Ability to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment -

Preferred Qualifications: - -

Spanish speaking
Knowledge of mental health issues
Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding
Acute care experience in a primary care clinic, urgent care, or retail clinic
Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
Ability to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
Background in managed care

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. - Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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. -
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -
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