Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care | ProHealth Physicians - Groton

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Family Medicine trained Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Groton, CT. 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:

• Physician-led, patient centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment

• On-Call is Optional and there are No evenings nor weekend requirements

• Onboarding and mentorship program that is intentional and personalized

• Moderate scheduling templates promoting work and life balance

• Autonomy in practice while collaborating with other clinicians

• Growth, Leadership, and Supplemental Income opportunities

• Primary Care with a dedicated patient panel and team-based practice

• Seeking Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)

• 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 

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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:

• Master's degree in Nursing [APRN or FNP] or Physician Assistant program 

• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant license in CT (or ability to obtain)

• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or cer