Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Optum Care at Home - Statewide Traveler - WA

UnitedHealth Group•Yakima, WA

27d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of Optum, provides integrated care addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The Optum at Home program coordinates clinical care for health plan beneficiaries in their homes. The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) serves high-risk beneficiaries as part of an interdisciplinary team, helping patients navigate the health care system and access support services. This position travels throughout Washington and requires weekly overnight travel. The role offers either Monday–Friday, eight-hour days or four 10-hour days; the posting states there are no nights, weekends, or holidays and that employees are home on weekends. Travel may be required up to 85% of the time, based on business needs, with advanced notice. Additional compensation incentives may be available. The position conducts comprehensive in-home assessments and supports members through acute medical situations, chronic condition exacerbations, and short-term sub-acute rehabilitation. It also includes advanced illness and care-planning discussions, patient and caregiver education, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team. The compensation range is $109,500–$164,000, including base pay and bonus, and varies based on factors such as labor market, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The posting also advertises either $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $40,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Applicants 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.
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire, per state regulations, unless prohibited in the state of practice.
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the state.
Ability to navigate varied environments and to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience as an APC; family, geriatric, or home health experience preferred.
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or a home care setting.
Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, or functional needs.
Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness.
Understanding of advanced illness and end-of-life discussions.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical examination.
Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing when appropriate.
Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
Manage members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD-10 conditions.
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct advanced illness and advanced care-planning conversations.
Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.
Travel throughout Washington, potentially up to 85% of the time, with weekly overnight travel and home on weekends.