NP or PA HouseCalls in Scotland and Robeson Counties, NC

UnitedHealth Group•Lumberton, NC

5h•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of Optum, is building an integrated care model addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The Optum HouseCalls team works in an interdisciplinary care environment to help patients navigate the health care system and connect with support services. HouseCalls brings preventive care directly to members’ homes to help them stay well at home. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers. The role offers flexible scheduling, with providers able to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the seven-day work week. No on-call, weekend, or holiday work is required. The position offers either $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state where the clinician will practice, or the ability to obtain it by the start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
Active and unrestricted driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation to complete home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
Where state rules allow independent practice without a Collaborative Agreement, obtain licensing-board approval if required. Eligible new hires who have not applied must apply within one month of starting; those not yet eligible must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply for approval within three months of becoming eligible.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience; family, geriatric, or home health experience preferred.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits.
Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.
Fluency in languages besides English.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments, including reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical exams.
Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
Communicate assessment findings to members’ primary care providers to address gaps in care.
Recognize urgent or emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
Educate members about disease processes, medications, and compliance.
Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.