Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - Oneida, Madison

UnitedHealth Group • Utica, NY

3d • $125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides an integrated care model addressing members’ 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 collaboration with primary care providers.

Flexible scheduling is offered, with providers able to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the seven-day work week. Schedules are available for 20–40 hours per week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. A $40,000 student loan repayment option or a $30,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125,000 to $175,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and 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 include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, 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 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 approval from a licensing board is required, obtain that approval. 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 within three months of becoming eligible.
• Ability to navigate home-visit environments, including stairs, as needed.

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.
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.
• Fluency in languages besides English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
• Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate.
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
• Communicate 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

• $40,000 student loan repayment or $30,000 sign-on bonus.
• Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who use non-English language skills during member visits.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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