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Job description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, House Calls - Cowlitz, Lewis Counties, WA
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus OR $40,000 Student Loan Repayment
Schedule/ Work-Life Balance
Flexible provider schedules available between 24-40 hours per week
Flexible hours between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
No on-call responsibilities
No weekends or holidays required
About the Role Optum HouseCalls is seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to perform annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on preventive care, patient education, identifying care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments
Review medical history and medications
Perform physical exams, screenings, and point-of-care testing
Identify and document diagnoses for care planning
Communicate findings to primary care providers
Educate patients on disease management and medication compliance
Address social determinants of health and connect members with community resources
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations
Required Qualifications
NP: ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
PA: NCCPA certification and active state licensure
Active, unrestricted licensure (or ability to obtain by start date)
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to perform assessments in various home environments
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in family practice, geriatrics, or home health
Experience with Medicare or geriatric populations
Proficiency with EMR systems and technology
Strong communication and patient education skills
Ability to transport equipment up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits
Highlights This role offers excellent work-life balance, flexible scheduling, a non-prescribing care model, meaningful one-on-one patient interactions, and the opportunity to improve health outcomes by bringing preventive care directly into patients' homes.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Worksite address
kelso, WA, 98626, US
Who can apply
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