Nurse Practitioner, Optum Care at Home - Mississippi Statewide Traveler
About The Position
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, delivers an integrated care model addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. The Optum at Home program coordinates longitudinal clinical care for beneficiaries in their homes. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the Advanced Practice Clinician provides care to high-risk health plan beneficiaries, helps them navigate the health care system, and connects them with support services. The role focuses on preventive care that can help patients remain well at home. The position conducts comprehensive in-home assessments, manages acute and chronic medical needs, supports patients during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The clinician also conducts advanced illness and care-planning conversations and provides counseling and education to patients and caregivers. The role requires weekly travel throughout Mississippi, potentially up to 85% of the time, with advance notice based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends at home and no nights, weekends, or holidays.
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.
- Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain them 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 Advanced Practice Clinician; family, geriatric, or home health experience preferred.
- Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care.
- 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 reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
- Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as 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 Mississippi up to 85% of the time, based on business needs and with advance notice.
Benefits
- Student loan repayment of $40,000 or a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
- Additional compensation incentives may be available based on business needs and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
