In-Home Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Hours + Loan Repayment

Optum; Wood-Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. You will operate in a field-based role, delivering care directly in patients’ homes.

The position emphasizes education, gap-closure, and coordination with PCPs, with no on-call or weekend requirements and flexible scheduling across a 7-day week.

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license and national certification required.
• Ability to obtain state licensure in the practicing state.
• Experience with home health or Medicare populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plans.
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
• Communicate findings to primary care providers to close care gaps.
• Educate patients on disease processes, medications, and adherence.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent languages other than English

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Mobility/physical stamina

Education

NP certification (ANCC/AANP)

PA certification (NCCPA)

State licensure

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. You will operate in a field-based role, delivering care directly in patients’ homes.

The position emphasizes education, gap-closure, and coordination with PCPs, with no on-call or weekend requirements and flexible scheduling across a 7-day week.