NP or PA HouseCalls - Chatham, Lee, Moore Counties, NC

UnitedHealth Group•Sanford, NC

4h•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of Optum, provides an integrated care model addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The HouseCalls program brings preventive care directly to members’ homes and helps patients 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. Flexible provider schedules are available for 20–40 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The role offers a $40,000 student loan repayment option or a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and bonus, depending on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who use languages other than English during member visits. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity 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 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 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.

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.
Demonstrated communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.
Fluency in languages other than English.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home health 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 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 treatment compliance.
Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.