NP/PA, HouseCalls - Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland MI
About The Position
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is building an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The HouseCalls program brings preventive care directly to members’ homes and helps them navigate the health care system and connect with support services. The HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (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. Flexible scheduling is offered, with providers able to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across the seven-day work week. The posting states that no on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required, and that flexible schedules are available for 20–40 hours per week. Additional compensation may be available to qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits. The role offers development opportunities and a performance-focused environment. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. Compensation may vary based on factors such as 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 of 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 for completing home visits.
- Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
- Where independent NP/PA 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.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 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.
- Fluency in languages other than English.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
- 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.
- Complete home visits and navigate varied home environments.
Benefits
- Up to $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution.
- Potential additional compensation for qualified candidates fluent in languages other than English who use those skills during member visits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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