Nurse Practitioner - House Calls - Statewide Traveler - AL

UnitedHealth Group • Birmingham, AL

2d • $109,500 - $164,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for its HouseCalls program in Alabama. The role is field-based and requires travel across the state approximately 85% of the time. Candidates may live anywhere in Alabama, and travel expenses are covered. The position offers flexible scheduling, allowing providers to arrange their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the seven-day work week. On-call work, weekends, and holidays are not required.

HouseCalls delivers preventive care directly to members’ homes. The Nurse Practitioner conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing position focused on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaboration with primary care providers. The clinician works within an interdisciplinary care environment to help members navigate the health system and connect with support services.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and bonus. Qualified candidates may be eligible for $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $25,000 sign-on bonus. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits. 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

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, or 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 permitting independent NP or PA practice without a Collaborative Agreement, obtain licensing-board approval if required. Eligible new hires who have not yet 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Travel expenses covered.
• Flexible scheduling.
• No on-call work, weekends, or holidays required.
• $40,000 student loan repayment or $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed