Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate- Springfield, OR

UnitedHealth Group

2 months ago

United States$104k–156kFull TimeRheumatology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

Practice Authority in

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate- Springfield, OR in United States. As a part of Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Oregon Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join our Rheumatology Care team in Eugene, OR. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust.

Key Responsibilities

based medicine Work collaboratively with a multi

disciplinary team to provide individualized treatment for patients What makes an Optum Career different? As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best

geographically or professionally

Requirements

year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four

Benefits & Compensation

Based Practice Model Strong mentorship available within the department Competitive compensation, benefits, CME and personal leave 4

Day Work Week Full

time or Part

time New Grads with an interest in Rheumatology welcome! Manage patient care in outpatient setting Average Daily Patient Census: 16

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate- Springfield, OR.

Key Skills

RheumatologyNurse PractitionerPhysician AssociatePatient CareEvidence-Based MedicineTeam-Based PracticeMentorshipCMEOutpatient SettingEPICDAXMulti-disciplinary TeamComplex ComorbiditiesGeriatric Aged PatientsMedical Assistant Support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate- Springfield, OR at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rheumatology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Rheumatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Rheumatology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $105k to $156k annually.

This is approximately 55% below the national median for Rheumatology professionals, which is around $290k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($105k–$156k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Team-Based Practice, Mentorship, CME. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves working at the top of the clinician's licensure to provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective care for patients with various health conditions, including those with complex comorbidities. Clinicians will practice evidence-based medicine and collaborate within a multi-discipl...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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