UnitedHealth Group
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - Dual Statewide Traveler
UnitedHealth Group, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Overview
Optum is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our HouseCalls Team serving New Mexico and Texas. 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. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients and coordinates appropriate follow‑up care to improve health and well‑being. Benefits
Student loan repayment up to $40,000 or a $25,000 sign‑on bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program. No on‑call, no weekends and no holidays required. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over a 7‑day work week. Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments including an 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 that will be used 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 Travel up to 85% 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 national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain national certification in the state of assignment by start date (For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA) Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30‑pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in the highest level of education, clinical setting Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology Home Health care or home visit experience May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas Salary
The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full‑time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Student Loan Repayment Conditions
Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire / rehire / transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments. Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Drug‑Free Workplace
OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Optum is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our HouseCalls Team serving New Mexico and Texas. 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. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients and coordinates appropriate follow‑up care to improve health and well‑being. Benefits
Student loan repayment up to $40,000 or a $25,000 sign‑on bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program. No on‑call, no weekends and no holidays required. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over a 7‑day work week. Responsibilities
Conduct in‑home assessments including an 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 that will be used 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 Travel up to 85% 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 national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain national certification in the state of assignment by start date (For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA) Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30‑pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in the highest level of education, clinical setting Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology Home Health care or home visit experience May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas Salary
The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full‑time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Student Loan Repayment Conditions
Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire / rehire / transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments. Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Drug‑Free Workplace
OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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