Optum
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem Housecalls - St. Cloud, Stea
Optum, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, us, 56398
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem Housecalls - St. Cloud, Stearns County - MN
Optum (partnered with OptumCare) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our HouseCalls team in Stearns, MN. This clinician‑led care organization is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.
$3,500 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you will provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow‑up care to improve health and well‑being.
Home and Community Care teams deliver high‑end medical service, compassionate care, and industry‑leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental, and social needs of patients wherever they may be, helping them access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We are connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team—and make a difference in the lives of millions while caring, connecting, and growing together.
In this role you can achieve a healthy work‑life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered; providers can flex their time over a 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments including evaluation of 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 to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment.
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
Communicate findings in your assessment to inform the member’s PCP of potential gaps in care.
Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice.
Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date.
Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30‑pound bag in and out of the vehicle, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to perform a physical assessment.
Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year of clinical experience in their highest level of education and 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, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Eligible for additional compensation incentives with advanced notice based on business needs.
Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other language.
Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Hourly pay for this role will range from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full‑time employment, plus a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contributions (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).
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.
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$3,500 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you will provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow‑up care to improve health and well‑being.
Home and Community Care teams deliver high‑end medical service, compassionate care, and industry‑leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental, and social needs of patients wherever they may be, helping them access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We are connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team—and make a difference in the lives of millions while caring, connecting, and growing together.
In this role you can achieve a healthy work‑life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered; providers can flex their time over a 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments including evaluation of 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 to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment.
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
Communicate findings in your assessment to inform the member’s PCP of potential gaps in care.
Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice.
Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date.
Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30‑pound bag in and out of the vehicle, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to perform a physical assessment.
Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year of clinical experience in their highest level of education and 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, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Eligible for additional compensation incentives with advanced notice based on business needs.
Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other language.
Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Hourly pay for this role will range from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full‑time employment, plus a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contributions (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).
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.
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