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Nurse Practitioner (MNA) or Physician Assistant | Atrius - Post Office Square

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$108k-$193k

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Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team in Boston, 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

Comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients.

Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists, as appropriate

Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Serves as the care plan author and supervisor. Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient’s response to treatment. Ensures that the on-going management of patients

  • Partners with patients and families to manage care plan
  • Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel
  • Provides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency

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

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts.

We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. 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

  • Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
  • Active, unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license

National Board Certification

  • Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of APC experience

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $107,723.20 - $193,315.20. 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

The clinician will provide comprehensive, longitudinal care for a specific panel of patients, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment. They will also oversee care plans, manage acute and chronic illnesses, and collaborate with specialists and staff to ensure effective care delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with an active, unrestricted Massachusetts license. National Board Certification, BLS certification, and active DEA/DPH registrations are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient managementChronic illness managementAcute illness managementCare coordinationClinical documentationReferral management

Internal Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #6 of 17 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, 1,420 active listings.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Internal Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 194 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

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