Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care (Per Diem) - Litchfield & Hartford Counties, CT
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care (Per Diem) - Litchfield & Hartford Counties, CT in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off-hours (after 5 pm, on weekends, and/or holidays) not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships Adaptability to change Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $52.
- provide care to patients at home, nursing homes and assisted living for senior housing.
- provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in a periodic or.
- Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions effectively, and in collaboration with a p.
Benefits & Compensation
- Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult
- Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Work Schedule
- per-diem schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care (Per Diem) - Litchfield & Hartford Counties, CT.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Senior Care (Per Diem) - Litchfield & Hartford Counties, CT at UnitedHealth Group a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care position at UnitedHealth Group is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $109k to $164k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($109k–$164k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care Delivery, Medical Assessment, Behavioral Health Management, Chronic Condition Management, Acute Condition Management, ICD10 Coding, Medication Review, Plan of Care Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will deliver cost-effective, quality primary care to assigned members, managing both medical and behavioral, chronic, and acute conditions in collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities also include comprehensive assessments, accurate ICD10 coding, medi...
Benefits package: Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
2mo ago
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