Nurse Practitioner, Optum HouseCalls - Statewide Traveler - West Virginia
About The Position
Optum HouseCalls is an innovative, performance-driven program that brings preventive care directly to members’ homes. The Advanced Practice Clinician conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers. The position requires travel across the entire state of West Virginia approximately 85% of the time. Travel expenses are covered, and providers may live anywhere in the state, although candidates residing in or around Central West Virginia are preferred. Flexible scheduling allows providers to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The role is part of an interdisciplinary care environment that helps members navigate the health care system and connect with support services. The work includes assessing members’ health, educating them about their conditions and care, and coordinating with their primary care providers to support well-being at home.
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 to complete home visits.
- Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
- Where independent practice approval is required by the licensing board, obtain that approval. 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.
- Ability to travel across West Virginia approximately 85% of the time.
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.
- Fluency in languages other than English.
- Residence in or around the Central West Virginia market is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
- 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 compliance.
- Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.
Benefits
- $40,000 student loan repayment or $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, as stated in the posting.
- Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who use non-English language skills during member visits.
- Travel expenses are covered.
- Base salary plus multiple incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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