Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - Walla Walla, WA

UnitedHealth Group•Walla Walla, WA

19d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care is building an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs and helps them access and navigate care. As a member of the interdisciplinary Optum HouseCalls team, the Advanced Practice Clinician provides preventive care in members’ homes and helps connect them with support services. This non-prescribing, field-based role involves conducting annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. The position offers flexible scheduling, with providers able to arrange their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week. Flexible schedules are available for 24–40 hours per week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The role includes assessing health needs, identifying and documenting diagnoses for care management and treatment planning, communicating findings to members’ primary care providers, and educating members to help improve health outcomes. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and bonus, and depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. A $40,000 student loan repayment or $30,000 sign-on bonus is also advertised.

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 home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
For practice in states that allow independent NP/PA practice without a Collaborative Agreement: obtain licensing-board 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing when 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.