Home Health NP - Flexible Schedule & Sign-On Bonus

Optum; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. The role focuses on education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers in a non-prescribing, field-based environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting diagnoses, and coordinating care with PCPs.

Qualifications

• 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 practicing state (or ability to obtain by start date).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members.
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
• Communicate findings to PCPs to address gaps in care.
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

Home health nursing

Patient assessment

EMR proficiency

Multilingual capable

Education

ANCC or AANP certification in Family/Adult/Geriatric Primary Care

NCCPA certification (for PAs)

Active, unrestricted state license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. The role focuses on education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers in a non-prescribing, field-based environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting diagnoses, and coordinating care with PCPs.