NP or PA HouseCalls - Cumberland and Robeson Counties, NC
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. As part of the interdisciplinary Optum HouseCalls team, the Advanced Practice Clinician helps patients navigate the health care system and connect with support services through preventive care delivered in their homes. 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. Providers have flexible scheduling, with time flexed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across the seven-day work week. No on-call duty, weekends, or holidays are required. Flexible schedules are available for 20–40 hours per week. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience; compensation may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who speak languages other than English and use those skills during member visits. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Eligible individuals who have not previously participated in the program may receive $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $20,000 sign-on bonus.
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 yet eligible must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply within three months of becoming eligible.
- Ability to 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 other than English, when used during member visits, may qualify for additional compensation.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
- $40,000 student loan repayment or $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible individuals who have not previously participated in the program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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