Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (New Patient Intake) – Reliant Medical Group

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Full Time Primary Care (IM and FM) New Patient Intake Clinician (NP or PA), 1.0 FTE to join our team in Worcester, MA. 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

Primary Care (IM and FM) Intake / Access APC role focused on improving access for new Primary Care patients and supporting practice growth

Serve as the first clinical point of contact for patients entering the Adult and Family Medicine practice

Focus on new patient visits, problem-focused evaluations, and care navigation, with appropriate transition to long-term primary care providers

Clinical responsibilities include acute and subacute concerns, chronic disease assessment and stabilization, and initiation of preventive care

• No procedural responsibilities beyond standard outpatient IM/FM scope
• Anticipated patient volume of 14–18 patients per day, based on visit type and complexity
• 20–30-minute visit lengths, with flexibility for more complex visits
• Highly collaborative, team-based environment working closely with IM physicians, APCs, nursing staff, and medical assistants
• Key access role supporting timely patient evaluation and panel growth
• Monday–Friday, daytime schedule
• No call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities
• Well-suited for NPs or PAs who enjoy access-focused care, care coordination, and team-based primary care

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 Highlights

• Competitive compensation package includes incentives for high quality care
• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
• Excellent PTO package
• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Eligible

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts.

Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model – integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume.

Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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

• Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Active DEA License
• Min of 3yr experience as a APC

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a Team Care model
• Fluency in EMR systems & technology

EPIC Experience a Plus

The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 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.