In-Home Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Schedule & Loan Repayment

Optum; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care in the United States is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for in-home visits with Medicare Advantage and other plan members.

You will conduct annual in-home assessments, document diagnoses, educate members, and collaborate with PCPs to close care gaps. Flexible scheduling, no on-call, weekends, or holidays, and a strong focus on safe home visits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification for NP (Family/Adult/Geriatric)
• Active NCCPA certification for PA and state licensure
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and perform assessments
• Fluency in languages other than English is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments for eligible members
• Document diagnoses and care plans for care management
• Communicate findings to primary care providers to close gaps in care
• Identify urgent or emergent situations and respond appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and adherence
• Address social determinants of health and arrange referrals when needed

Skills

NP certification

PA certification

State licensure

Driver's license

Home visit experience

Geriatric care

Languages other than English

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care in the United States is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for in-home visits with Medicare Advantage and other plan members.

You will conduct annual in-home assessments, document diagnoses, educate members, and collaborate with PCPs to close care gaps. Flexible scheduling, no on-call, weekends, or holidays, and a strong focus on safe home visits are offered.