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NP or PA - Oncology

AT UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group

NP or PA - Oncology

Las Vegas, NV

OptumCare® Cancer Care is seeking a Medical Oncologist to join our multi-specialty group located in Las Vegas, NV, to help shape the future of integrated, value-based cancer care.

It's time to lead. To innovate. To focus on patients. OptumCare® Cancer Care focuses on individualized treatments, shared decision-making between patients and physicians, and highly coordinated care. We also have our very own state of the art 55,000 square-foot Cancer Center located at the gateway to the Las Vegas Medical District. Together with our multiple locations across the Las Vegas Valley, it's how we're providing patients with the premium care they need and deserve. OptumCare® Cancer Care Services offers medical oncology, surgical oncology, imaging, semi-private infusion bays, angio suite, and breast care. We also offer additional services such as palliative care, genetic counseling and a patient resource library. OptumCare® Cancer Care will be adding a new, full-service location September 2025 in Henderson, Nevada.

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Position Highlights:

  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with hematology and oncology diseases according to standard, usual and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the outpatient and inpatient settings
  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • Inpatient consults only involve established patients or patients that qualify for our services. Consultations are shared among the team depending on volume and need
  • Manageable patient volume
  • Epic EMR
  • OptumCare® Cancer Care deploys an integrated team-based model including oncology advanced practice clinicians, a breast care team, and radiation oncology team to best serve our patients

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

  • Our total compensation is extremely competitive, with incentive bonuses and a rich benefits package
  • Attractive base salary, sign on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, paid vacation, one-week paid CME, and eight company paid holidays

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:

  • 1 year of Primary Care in lieu of Oncology experience will be considered
  • National Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult, Family or Geriatrics, or Certified Physician Assistant or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • APRN or PA-C licensure in Nevada, or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Basic Computer skills to navigate electronic medical records and internet

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year documented clinical practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an Oncology setting

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Client-provided location(s): Las Vegas, NV, USA
Job ID: UHG-2279077
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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