Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Optum Care at Home - Southeast Milwaukee County, WI

UnitedHealth Group•Oak Creek, WI

2d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The Optum Care at Home team helps patients navigate the health care system and connect with support services, with preventive care intended to help them remain well at home. The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program coordinating clinical care for patients in their homes. The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides care to high-risk health plan beneficiaries as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position involves daily travel to patient homes in Southeast Milwaukee County, including South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Caledonia, Oak Creek, and Racine. The role offers in-home care with no nights, weekends, or holidays. 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. The posting also advertises $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $20,000 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.

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 Wisconsin licensure, 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.
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or the 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 1 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, and/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 reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate.
Manage members during 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.