Home-Visit Nurse Practitioner — Flexible, Impactful Care

Optum; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) for the HouseCalls program to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers, with no prescribing requirements.

We offer flexible scheduling (8am–8pm across a 7-day week), competitive compensation ($125,000–$175,000 per year with bonus potential), and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation for home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and perform assessments

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and exam
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Skills

Clinical assessment and patient care

EMR proficiency

Verbal communication

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric certification

NCCPA certification

State licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) for the HouseCalls program to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers, with no prescribing requirements.

We offer flexible scheduling (8am–8pm across a 7-day week), competitive compensation ($125,000–$175,000 per year with bonus potential), and comprehensive benefits.