NP - Home Health, Flexible Schedule, $20K Sign-On

UnitedHealth Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum HouseCalls team is seeking Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to conduct in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based position with no on-call, weekends, or holidays and a focus on work-life balance through flexible scheduling.

You will collaborate with primary care providers, educate patients, close care gaps, and advocate for high-quality care delivered in patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of practice (or ability to obtain by start date) without disciplinary actions.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with reliable transportation for home visits.
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed during assessments.
• If required, initiate licensing-board approval within designated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members.
• 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 adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

NP/PA certification (ANCC/AANP)

Driver's license

State licensure eligibility

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum HouseCalls team is seeking Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to conduct in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based position with no on-call, weekends, or holidays and a focus on work-life balance through flexible scheduling.

You will collaborate with primary care providers, educate patients, close care gaps, and advocate for high-quality care delivered in patients' homes.