Home Health NP - Flexible Schedule + $40k Loan Repayment

Optum; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

No weekends/holidays

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is expanding its HouseCalls team to deliver in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role emphasizes education, care coordination and addressing gaps in care with primary care providers.

As part of UnitedHealth Group, you will work in an interdisciplinary environment, using technology to support care delivery. Flexible scheduling is offered with no on-call or weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• EMR proficiency and technology use.
• Strong communication with geriatric/Medicare populations.
• Active NP/PA certification depending on role.
• Unrestricted licensure in practicing state; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members.
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
• Communicate findings to PCPs to close care gaps.
• Identify urgent situations and intervene appropriately.
• Educate members on diseases, medications and adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Geriatric care experience

Transportation to home visits

Fluent in other languages

Education

ANCC/AANP NP certification or NCCPA PA certification

Unrestricted state licensure

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is expanding its HouseCalls team to deliver in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role emphasizes education, care coordination and addressing gaps in care with primary care providers.

As part of UnitedHealth Group, you will work in an interdisciplinary environment, using technology to support care delivery. Flexible scheduling is offered with no on-call or weekend requirements.