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Springfield, Oregon

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem - Eugene, OR

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53-$79/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

$5000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates!

This is a per diem position where you get to choose your hours and must be available at least 24 hours per month.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is an integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Advanced Practice Clinician within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members.

We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Providers.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments, Including

  • Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
  • Support members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
  • Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
  • Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
  • Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

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

  • For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
  • For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
  • Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
  • Active and unrestricted driver’s license
  • In addition to a driver’s license, access to reliable transportation
  • Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
  • Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
  • Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)
  • Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
  • Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
  • Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
  • Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions

Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and Technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $53.00 to $79.00 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Clinician conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams and medication reconciliation, within nursing homes and senior living settings. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide clinical care and facilitate advanced illness planning conversations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and relevant certifications such as ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA. Additionally, a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required to navigate between various patient care environments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Physical examinationICD-10 documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient counselingChronic illness managementClinical documentation

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,778 active listings.

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,757 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$164kFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Oregon30 active895 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onUS Physician Assistant listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,081 in the last 30 days1,433 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,778 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,757 Physician Assistant roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
401k Contribution
Equity Stock Purchase
Incentive and Recognition Programs

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k
Typical market rent
$1,689/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.