NP or PA, House Calls - Clackamas County, OR

Optum; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30k

Student loan repayment $40k

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This non-prescribing, field-based role focuses on preventive care and collaboration with primary care providers to close care gaps.

Flexible schedules (20-40 hours/week) with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. Strong emphasis on autonomy, meaningful one-on-one patient interactions in patients' homes, and health education.

Qualifications

• Active NP/PA certification from ANCC/AANP or NCCPA for PA.
• Active, unrestricted state license.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform in-home assessments across various environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments.
• Review medical history and medications.
• Perform physical exams, screenings and point-of-care testing.
• Identify and document diagnoses for care planning.
• Communicate findings to primary care providers.

Skills

Home health care

Communication

Patient education

Field-based work

Education

ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric Primary Care

NCCPA certification for PA and active licensure

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, House Calls - Clackamas County, OR
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus OR $40,000 Student Loan Repayment

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible schedules available between 20-40 hours per week
• Flexible work hours from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• No on-call responsibilities
• No weekends required
• No holidays required

About the Role

Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on preventive care, health education, identifying care gaps, and partnering with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments
• Review medical history and medications
• Perform physical exams, screenings, and point-of-care testing
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to primary care providers
• Educate members on disease management, medications, and treatment compliance
• Address social determinants of health and connect members with community resources
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations

Required Qualifications

• NP: ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• PA: NCCPA certification and active state licensure
• Active, unrestricted license (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform assessments in a variety of home environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience in family practice, geriatrics, primary care, or home health
• Experience with Medicare or geriatric populations
• EMR and technology proficiency
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to transport equipment up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs

Highlights

• Flexible part-time or full-time schedule (20-40 hours/week)
• Non-prescribing, preventive care model
• Meaningful one-on-one patient interactions in members' homes
• Strong work-life balance with no call, weekends, or holidays
• Opportunity to improve health outcomes through care gap closure, education, and collaboration with primary care providers
• Ideal for providers seeking autonomy, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach to care.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.