As a part of the OptumCare network, Riverside Medical Group is se e k ing an Urgent Care Nurse Pra c titioner or Physician Assistant to join our g r owing team. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally w hile provi d i n g physician-led care loc a lly. Start doing your life's best work with the largest care delivery or g anization in the world.

• Open 8am- 8pm, 7 days per week
• Providers typically work 12 hour shif t s
• Average patient load = 3 -4 patients p er hour
• Full licensed medical te a m and support staff
  • Responsibilities include:
    • Suturing
    • Splinting
• Initial in t erpretation with digital X-Rays
• Incisio n s a n d drainage

What makes an OptumCare organ i zation diff e rent?

• Providers are support e d to pract i ce at the peak o f t h eir license
• We recognize that if you want to provide good ca r e and do it well, you c a n’t do it alo n e –
  • this is the f o undation of t he team-based care model
• The culture is one of clinical innov a ti o n and trans f ormation
• We are i nflu e nci n g change o n a national scale while still maintaining t h e culture and c o mm uni t y o f our local care organizat i ons
  

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive pay
• CME re i m b u rsement
• Comprehe n sive health, dental, visi o n
• 401k with matching
• Short and long term disability, company paid l i fe i nsurance
• Company paid malpractice cover ag e
• Flexible Sc h eduling
• Upward career growth and professi o nal develo p ment
• Supportive and appreciative culture
  

About Riv e rside Medical Group

Riverside Medical Gro u p is the pr em ier medical practice in New Jersey serving pa t ients in Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Middlesex, Bu r lington, and Camden counties. We h ave over 60 locatio n s and 180 b o ard certified medical providers sp e c ializing in Adult Medicin e , Pediatrics, ENT, Foot & Ankle, Gastroenterology, Rheumato l ogy, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Allergy & Immunology, D e velopmental Health, Pain Management, Chiropractic and Optometry.

As a National Committ e e for Quality Assurance “Level III- P atient Centered Medical Home,” Riverside is able to provide patient-f o c used precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.

In addition t o providing t he highest q uality of ca r e, Riverside offers its pa t ients the b e st hours of operation of any private practice in t he country. Patients have around-the-clock a cc e ss to a health-care t eam and have the bene f it of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and e ducation, Riverside offe r s prenatal classes e v ery weekend free of charge. Riverside beli e ves in giving back to their community and the patients they s e rve through health fairs, charitable giving/founda t ion, and free medical e d ucation.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician A ssist a nt program
• Current, unrestricted N u rse Practiti o ner or Physician Assist a nt licensure in the state ( s) where this j ob will be p e rformed or be in process of obtaining
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician A ssistant through the NCCPA
• Unrestricted DEA license (or willing to obtain pr i or to start)
• Must be CPR certified ( or willing to obtain prior t o start)
• DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the fi r s t 60 days o f employm e nt)
• You will be provisioned with appropriate Per s onal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a re required to perform this role with pa t ients and members on site, as this is an essenti a l function of t his role.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical e x p erience working as a p r ovider in an emergency medicine or urgent care setting
• Willing and able to assist at other c e nter locatio n s in the area
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

About OptumCare:

At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. 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. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com .

Would you thrive with OptumCare?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?
  

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.