Full-time HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Dane and Iowa Counties, WI

UnitedHealth Group•Madison, WI

9d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care’s HouseCalls program brings preventive care directly to members’ homes. In this field-based, non-prescribing role, the Advanced Practice Clinician conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. Working in an interdisciplinary care environment, the clinician helps improve health outcomes through education, care-gap closure, and collaboration with members’ primary care providers. The role addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs and helps them navigate the health care system and access support services. Providers have flexible scheduling and may flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the seven-day work week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. Compensation 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 based on productivity and performance. The role may also qualify for a $40,000 student loan repayment or $20,000 sign-on bonus. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits.

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 to complete 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 yet 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 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 besides English.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including review of past medical history, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical examination.
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 care gaps.
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.