Advanced Practice Clinician (PA or NP) - Primary Care | Optum, American Health Network (AHN) - Ohio
Listed compensation
$110k-$164k
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Job Description
American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our team in Gahanna, OH. 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
- Physician-led culture where your voice matters
- Clear path to partnership and leadership opportunities
- Flexible scheduling seeking 4.5-day workweeks
- Value-based care model focused on quality, not volume
- Innovation-driven practice supported by national resources
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership opportunities (when timing aligns)
Primary Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel with the support and resources needed to practice at the peak of your license
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including care coordinators, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other care providers at the practice
Perform in-office procedures such as simple skin surgery, fracture care, joint injections, maternity care, IUD’s, etc. (if desired)
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
What Makes an Optum Organization Different?
As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Competitive salary guarantees with quality incentives
- Student loan repayment (if applicable)
- Generous PTO, CME time and allowance, and Holiday time-off
Comprehensive and personalized benefits package including, but not limited to medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability options, flex-spending and health-savings accounts, optional benefits and discounts for you and your family
Robust retirement options including 401(k) with company match, discounted employee stock purchase plan, optional partnership track, credit union, more
- Company paid Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- (optional) Partnership – eligibility after 3 years with organization
At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
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
Unrestricted medical licensure in the state where this job will be performed or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Board certified or board eligible as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP) or a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
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
Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Perform in-office procedures and participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives.
Requirements
Must hold an unrestricted medical license in Ohio and be board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,737 active listings.
Of the 47 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 77% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$164k | Primary Care median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)278 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$147k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Ohio | 45 active | 1,029 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 77% no call · 70% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Ohio Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment526 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #16 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 29 days · 15% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 469 postings, 1,235 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 853 in the last 30 days | 549 the 30 days before (+55%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 · #1 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings |
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