APC (NP/PA), House Calls- Benton,Franklin Counties, WA

Optum; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Flexible schedule

In-home visits

Job summary

Optum HouseCalls is seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare members. This field-based role focuses on preventive care, patient education, and close collaboration with primary care providers.

It offers flexible schedules between 24-40 hours per week, with no call, weekends, or holidays. A sign-on bonus of $30,000 or $40,000 student loan repayment is available, and bilingual pay opportunities exist for language skills.

Qualifications

• NP: ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• PA: NCCPA certification and active state licensure
• Active, unrestricted license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently in a variety of home environments

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 to support care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to primary care providers
• Educate members on health conditions, medications, and treatment compliance
• Address social determinants of health and connect members with community resources
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Home health

Care coordination

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric Certification

NCCPA certification (PA)

Tools

EMR systems

Technology proficiency

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, House Calls - Benton, Franklin Counties, WA
$30,000 Sign on Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment

Schedule

• Additional compensation available for providers who are fluent in a language other than English and use those skills during member visits
• Flexible schedules available between 24-40 hours per week
• No call, weekends, or holidays

About the Role

Optum HouseCalls is seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to provide 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, care gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

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 to support care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to primary care providers
• Educate members on health conditions, medications, and treatment 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 license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently in a variety of home environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience in family practice, geriatrics, primary care, or home health
• Experience working with Medicare or geriatric populations
• EMR and technology proficiency
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to transport equipment up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs
• Fluency in a language other than English

Highlights

This role offers excellent work-life balance, flexible scheduling, meaningful one-on-one patient interactions, a non-prescribing care model, and the opportunity to improve health outcomes by bringing preventive care directly into patients' homes while earning additional incentives and bilingual pay opportunities.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $109,500 to $164,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.