APC (NP/PA) House Calls, Columbia & Washington, OR

Optum; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Flexible schedule

No on-call

No weekends

No holidays

Job summary

Optum House Calls in Oregon seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plans. This is a non‑prescribing, field‑based role focusing on preventive care and patient education to close care gaps.

The role collaborates with primary care providers, supports care planning, and offers a flexible schedule with no on‑call, weekends, or holidays.

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 perform assessments in home environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments.
• Review medical history and medications.
• Perform physical exams, screenings, and point‑of‑care testing.
• Document diagnoses for care management and planning.
• Communicate findings to primary care providers.
• Educate members on disease management and treatment adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and connect to resources.
• Respond to urgent or emergent situations when needed.

Skills

Active driver's license

Home health assessment experience

Excellent communication

Patient education

Education

NP certification (ANCC/AANP)

PA certification (NCCPA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

APC (NP/PA) House Calls, Columbia & Washington, OR
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment

Schedule/ Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
• No on-call responsibilities
• No weekends required
• No holidays required

About the Role Optum House Calls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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, 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 management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to primary care providers
• Educate members on disease management, 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 perform assessments 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

Highlights

• Non-prescribing, preventive care model
• In-home visits with meaningful one-on-one patient interactions
• Flexible schedule and strong work-life balance
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• Opportunity to improve patient outcomes through education, care gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers
• Eligible for a substantial sign-on bonus or student loan repayment program.

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 $89,900 to $160,600 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.