Full-Time-Nurse Practitioner- House Calls; Douglas, Carroll, and Paulding Counties-GA

UnitedHealth Group•Douglasville, GA

7d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care’s HouseCalls program brings preventive care directly to members’ homes. In this field-based, non-prescribing role, the Nurse Practitioner conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. Working in an interdisciplinary care environment, the clinician helps improve health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaboration with primary care providers. The role also supports members in navigating the health care system and connecting with relevant support services. Flexible schedules are available for 20–40 hours per week, with provider time scheduled between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across the seven-day work week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The position covers Douglas, Carroll, and Paulding Counties in Georgia and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Active ANCC or AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
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 to complete home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
Where independent practice requires licensing-board approval, obtain that 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.
Communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical exams.
Complete evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate.
Identify and document diagnoses to support 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 treatment compliance.
Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.