In-Home Nurse Practitioner | Travel, No Nights, Sign-On

Jobtome; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for the Optum Home & Community Care in-home care program, requiring daily travel to patient homes within the assigned area. This role emphasizes preventive, longitudinal care with a $109,500–$164,000 salary plus benefits and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You will perform in-home assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, document thoroughly, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Current NCCPA certification and state licensure for PAs.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state without disciplinary actions.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement where applicable.
• Ability to navigate varied environments and physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments with medical history, medications, vital signs and exam.
• Manage acute medical situations or chronic condition exacerbations with testing and interventions.
• Oversee short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
• Ensure accurate documentation including ICD-10.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Lead advanced illness and end-of-life planning discussions.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

ANCC/AANP cert

NCCPA cert

Unrestricted licensure

DEA licensure

Driver's license

Collaborative practice

Travel to patient homes

Mobility

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for the Optum Home & Community Care in-home care program, requiring daily travel to patient homes within the assigned area. This role emphasizes preventive, longitudinal care with a $109,500–$164,000 salary plus benefits and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You will perform in-home assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, document thoroughly, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to