NP Or PA - House Calls - Montgomery and Stewart Counties - TN

UnitedHealth Group•Clarksville, TN

2d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care’s HouseCalls program brings preventive care directly to members’ homes. The Advanced Practice Clinician, who is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, conducts 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 position serves Montgomery and Stewart Counties in Tennessee and is part-time at 30 hours per week. Providers may flex their schedules between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across the seven-day work week. No on-call duties, weekends, or holidays are required. The role is part of an interdisciplinary care environment that helps members navigate the health care system and connect with support services. Assessments address members’ physical, mental, and social needs and help them remain well at home. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and bonus, with the amount depending on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an employee stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

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 eligible at hire must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply for approval within three months of becoming eligible.

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.
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 when appropriate.
Identify and document diagnoses to support 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.