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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Putnam Primary Care

UnitedHealth Group
Putnam, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (APRN or PA) - Primary Care (Family Medicine) to join our team in Putnam, 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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, 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

 

 Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

  • Competitive Compensation with Income Guarantee and Quality Bonus incentives
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) – discount on UHG Stock
  • Robust Retirement Package (including employer funded contributions)
  • Dedicated CME time / allowance and Paid-Time Off
  • Loan Repayment and additional incentives for eligible providers
  • Fortune 5 Organization backing and strength
  • High-earning potential
  • Autonomy in practice with support of colleagues

What makes an Optum Career 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 certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
  • Unrestricted CSR and DEA license (or willing to obtain prior to start)

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full time employment.  Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.  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.

Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000

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