MidlifeNP

I haven’t worked with Optum. But I’m thinking of applying. You can’t beat long term care for flexibility and autonomy.

Anyone working for Optum? I currently round at at long term care center and have become familiar with the Optum program. Just curious if anyone has anything yea or nay? I love the long term care population but the company I work for does not have good benefits. Thanks!

Thanks for the replies. Yes- I've checked it out and this office is reputable, been there for 20 years, the anesthesiologists on staff all have Pain fellowships, and do procedures at a nearby surgery center. I'll be trained on trigger point injections. The have a psychologist on the office, and even that new magnetic thing for depression treatments. Here is my next question-- I am AGACNP. Am I within my scope to work chronic pain? I'm actually interested in this, and willing to pursue a post masters additional certificate if needed-- would it be AGPrimary? Did that replace the Adult Np? Even Psych certification interested me. I know I'll be under the watchful eye of the powers that watch pain Med, and just want to cover all my bases that my certification backs me up. Thanks so much for your answers. This never was my first, second or even 10th choice-- but I'm a little burned out on the long hours of Hospitalist life as well as the drama and politics in every group. At my age- I'm drawn to the good benefits and weekends and holidays off so I can enjoy my grandkids.

Hi- first post. After 4 years as Hospitalist, I am looking for something with nicer hours. I live in a super saturated area, and finding a job locally has not been easy. I'm currently interviewing with the best pain management office in our city. (I keep hearing this from docs I know-- that this guy is the best and most reputable.)... pay and benefits are great, and it's a 4.5 day workweek. My fear is--- going into pain management. I want to actually help people. Not just write Percocet Rx all day. If I take it, I'd like to specialize and become an expert at Chronic Pain- even if it means a post masters certificate in something other than acute Care which what I currently am. Any advice? The only positions locally are home health and psych or urgent care. I can't do kids, so that rules out urgent care. Not in a position to relocate.