Optum
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - King County, WA
Optum, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Pay
Base pay range: $89,800 - $176,700 annually.
Summary
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our HouseCalls team in King County, WA. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes and coordinate appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well‑being.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments, including past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam. Perform evidence‑based practice screenings, including point of care testing as appropriate. Identify diagnoses for care management and active medical management. Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions based on assessment findings. Communicate findings to the member’s PCP regarding potential gaps in care. Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately. Educate members on disease process, medication, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license (or ability to obtain by start date). Licensure must be unencumbered and free of any open or unresolved disciplinary actions. Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care (or ability to obtain)
or
for PAs, national certification through NCCPA. Ability to complete physical requirements, including lifting a 30‑pound bag, navigating stairs, and performing physical assessment. Reliable transportation for completing home visit assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year of clinical experience at the highest level of education or clinical setting. May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas. Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology. Home health care or home visit experience. Ability to travel throughout the state, up to 5% of the time, with additional compensation incentives. Fluency in one of the following languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other.
Benefits
OptumCare offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and other benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Drug‑Free Workplace
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Base pay range: $89,800 - $176,700 annually.
Summary
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our HouseCalls team in King County, WA. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes and coordinate appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well‑being.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments, including past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam. Perform evidence‑based practice screenings, including point of care testing as appropriate. Identify diagnoses for care management and active medical management. Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions based on assessment findings. Communicate findings to the member’s PCP regarding potential gaps in care. Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately. Educate members on disease process, medication, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license (or ability to obtain by start date). Licensure must be unencumbered and free of any open or unresolved disciplinary actions. Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care (or ability to obtain)
or
for PAs, national certification through NCCPA. Ability to complete physical requirements, including lifting a 30‑pound bag, navigating stairs, and performing physical assessment. Reliable transportation for completing home visit assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year of clinical experience at the highest level of education or clinical setting. May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas. Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology. Home health care or home visit experience. Ability to travel throughout the state, up to 5% of the time, with additional compensation incentives. Fluency in one of the following languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other.
Benefits
OptumCare offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and other benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Drug‑Free Workplace
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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