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Miami, Florida

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Miami

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$164k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our corporate care team. As a Primary Care Provider, you will be afforded an opportunity to practice whole person primary care without many of the constraints of a traditional community practice. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing dedicated health care delivery locally.

Join the Optum Onsites team!

Optum Onsites delivers employer-based primary care that focuses on whole-person health, not occupational health services. This is a full-time position in Port of Miami treating patients ages 2 years and up in person and via telehealth.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Deliver high quality Primary Care including:
  • Wellness and Preventative Physical Exams
  • Acute care of minor illness and injuries
  • Chronic Disease Management and Longitudinal care
  • Minor procedures (e. g., suturing, splinting, incision/drainage, etc.)
  • Lifestyle and well-being counseling
  • Medical management of behavioral health conditions
  • Telemedicine services
  • Provide clinical leadership of worksite staff
  • Work closely with a certified medical assistant

What makes an OptumCare organization different?

Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license

Patients are treated like family. We focus on helping patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really important

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community locally

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

  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Florida
  • Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)

2+ years of clinical experience as a FNP / PA in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, ambulatory, emergency and/or urgent care setting(s)

  • Experience using computers for professional communication
  • Experience using Electronic Health Record systems for medical documentation
  • Experience seeing patients of all ages, including children and adolescents

Preferred Qualifications

  • Primary care or urgent care experience
  • Experience treating patients ages 2 years and up

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality primary care, including wellness exams, chronic disease management, and minor procedures for patients aged 2 and up. Provide clinical leadership to worksite staff and coordinate care through both in-person and telehealth services.

Requirements

Requires a certified Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Florida with at least 2 years of clinical experience in primary or urgent care. Must possess current DEA registration and CPR certification, along with proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Behavioral health managementPreventative carePatient assessmentElectronic health recordsIncision and drainageLifestyle counseling

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$137k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution