Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Optum New Mexico
Listed compensation
$110k-$167k
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Job Description
Optum New Mexico is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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. 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 & Primary Responsibilities
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that’s improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There’s no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)
In this position you will provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. You will enjoy working with our employees who work with professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
We run a systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.
Albuquerque
- 300 days a year of sun-drenched and picturesque mountain views
- Enjoy all seasons with mild winters
- A Top City with the Cleanest Air in America, Thrillist
- Top destination for hiking, biking, skiing and running
- Top 10 ranking for America’s Best Cities for Foodies, Travel + Leisure
- Diverse Culture – Art galleries, theater, concerts, shopping, music venues
- A Top Big Best Cities for Active Families, Outdoor Magazine
- Top 5 ranking for “Secretly Cool Cities”, Huffington Post
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
- Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
- Robust Relocation program
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Excellent PTO package
- Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)
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
- Board Certified/Eligible Advanced Practice Clinician
- Medical Licensure in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
- DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $166,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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.
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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate and effective patient care for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of overall health. Work within a systems-based practice to utilize organizational resources for optimal patient value.
Requirements
Must be a Board Certified or Eligible Advanced Practice Clinician with a DEA license. Requires medical licensure in the State of New Mexico or the ability to obtain it prior to employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #6 of 13 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,414 active listings.
Of the 47 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 62% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$167k | Primary Care median $139k (middle half $128k–$159k)289 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in New Mexico | 6 active | 1,100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 62% no call · 74% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 75/100 · #6 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,414 active listings |
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