FT/PT HouseCalls - Mitchell, Yancy and Avery Counties, NP or PA

Optum; Banner Elk (NC); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 164 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Flexible scheduling

No nights/weekends/holidays/call

Résumé du poste

Optum HouseCalls in Mitchell, Yancy and Avery Counties, NC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members.

This field-based, non-prescribing role focuses on preventive care, patient education, and improving health outcomes through collaboration with primary care providers and the care team.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state (or ability to obtain by start date).
• Active and unrestricted driver\'s license.
• Reliable transportation to complete home visits.
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and perform assessments.
• Compliance with licensing requirements and board approvals when applicable.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments.
• Identify and close gaps in care for members.
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary care team.
• Address social determinants of health and connect members with resources.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Transportation access

In-home assessment readiness

Formation

ANCC/AANP certification (NP)

NCCPA certification (PA)

Active state licensure

Description du poste

Mitchell, Yancy and Avery Counties, NC

Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. This field-based, non-prescribing role focuses on preventive care, patient education, and improving health outcomes through collaboration with primary care providers.

Position Highlights

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus or $40,000 Student Loan Repayment
• Flexible scheduling that offers a work-life balance
• No nights, weekends holidays or call
• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments
• Help identify and close gaps in care
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive care
• Address social determinants of health and connect members with resources
• Independent, field-based role supported by an interdisciplinary care team

Required Qualifications

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as:

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 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.

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.