Full-time HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Statewide Traveler

UnitedHealth Group • Madison, WI

4d • $109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, delivers an integrated care model addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. As a member of the Optum HouseCalls team, the Advanced Practice Clinician works in an interdisciplinary 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.

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 collaboration with primary care providers. The position requires travel throughout Wisconsin, approximately 85% of the time. Candidates may live anywhere in the state, and travel expenses are covered. Flexible scheduling is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week; on-call work, weekends, and holidays are not required.

The role offers a base salary and multiple incentives. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits. The posting also advertises $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus and determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience, with potential increases based on productivity and performance.

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.
• At least one year of clinical experience; family, geriatric, or home health experience is preferred.
• 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 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

• 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 reviewing past 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.
• Travel to members’ homes throughout Wisconsin to conduct visits.

Benefits

• $40,000 student loan repayment or $25,000 sign-on bonus, as advertised for qualified candidates.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Base salary plus multiple incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase program.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed