**Optum Tri-State of NJ, (formerly Riverside Medical Group) is seeking an Adult Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician** **to join our team in the Northern New Jersey market (West Orange). 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.** **Position Highlights:** + Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment. + Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care. + Schedule: Flexible, with different shifts, 8 hrs. per day. Typically featuring at least 4 full clinic days a week + every other Saturday. + On-Call support is 1:4. When you work on call, it will off-set your weekday schedule so you will have days off during the week. + EPIC EMR system. + Advanced Practice Clinician Partnership Plan and unlimited room for growth. + Supported to grow your practice and patient panel. + **Must be comfortable working independently but always have Physician support** **.** **Primary Responsibilities:** + Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical history and physical examinations. + Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions. + Order and perform diagnostic procedures and studies, such as EMG, Electrocardiogram, Compartment pressure measurements, X-ray examinations, CT, MRI, and bone scans. + Perform minor outpatient procedures, such as hardware removal, incision and drainage, K-wire removal, percutaneous pinning of fractures, tendon repair, wound closure, wound debridement, needle biopsy and wound care/management. + Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as brace, cast, and splint applications, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injection of joints, joint and bursa aspirations. **What makes an Optum organization different?** + As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license   + We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients  + We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations  + We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here  **Compensation & Benefits Highlights:** + Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earnings potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility. + Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage. + Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave. + Robust retirement options including employer funded contributions. + Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock). + Advanced Practice Clinician partnership opportunities with Optum. + Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage. + Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture. + Fortune 5 Company – United Health Group + Supportive and appreciative culture. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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:** + Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant from an accredited program. + Certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP, or as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA. + Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Nurse, ANP) or Physician Assistant license in the State of New Jersey. + Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start). + Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start). + Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start). **Preferred Qualifications:** + Prior relevant post-graduate clinical experience **New Jersey Residents Only** : The salary range for this role is $109,513 to $147,146 per year. 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. _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._