NP or PA, HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - WA
About The Position
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is building an integrated care model addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. HouseCalls is a performance-driven program that brings preventive care to members’ homes and helps them navigate the health care system and connect with support services. 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 involves travel across Washington approximately 85% of the time; travel expenses are covered, and providers may live anywhere in the state. Flexible scheduling is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week. No on-call, weekend, or holiday work is required. Compensation includes base salary and incentives.
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 of practice, or 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 for home visits.
- Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
- Where independent practice requires licensing-board approval, obtain 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 within three months of becoming eligible.
- Ability to travel across Washington approximately 85% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of clinical experience; family, geriatric, or home health experience is 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical exams.
- Perform 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.
Benefits
- $40,000 student loan repayment or $40,000 sign-on bonus.
- Travel expenses covered.
- Base salary plus multiple incentives; total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
