Nurse Practitioner - Home Health

Optum; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated health care professionals to join their innovative team. This role focuses on delivering home-based medical care to elderly patients, ensuring they receive personalized attention to manage chronic conditions effectively. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will engage with patients in their homes, utilizing your skills to perform comprehensive assessments and initiate treatments. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. Join us in our mission to transform health care delivery and enhance patient experiences.

Benefits

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive Programs

Stock Purchase Plan

401k Plan

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited NP or PA program is required.
• Current unrestricted NP or PA license in Connecticut is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic illnesses in elderly patients to avoid hospitalizations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and triage patients at home.

Skills

Chronic Illness Management

Geriatric Assessments

Patient Triage

Clinical Documentation

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program

Physician Assistant (PA-C) Program

Tools

Medical Equipment

Diagnostic Tests (x-rays, labs, EKGs)

Job description

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating innovative solutions in health care. We aim to build an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Landmark product, we deliver home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients, helping older adults spend more days at home.

We connect care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to improve the lives of millions while doing your life's best work.

As a Landmark Health Provider, now part of Optum, you will visit patients at home, spend adequate time to address health issues, build trusting relationships, and work with a multidisciplinary team—all at no cost to the patient.

Landmark is the largest risk-based, in-home medical group in the US, focusing on successful patient outcomes and satisfaction. We believe observing patients in their homes provides valuable insights often missed in traditional settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage chronic illnesses in elderly, multimorbid patients, focusing on wellness and avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Document thoroughly, focusing on closing quality gaps and recapturing HCCs.
• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments for new patients, including functional, social, safety, cognitive, and mental health evaluations.
• Triage, diagnose, and treat patients at home using available equipment and medications.
• Order and interpret tests such as x-rays, labs, and EKGs, and prescribe treatments within scope of practice.
• Initiate treatment at the patient's home.
• Collaborate with the patient's PCP and specialists as needed.

We reward performance and provide clear development pathways in a challenging environment.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) program.
• Current unrestricted NP or PA license in your state.
• Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters if mandated by state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years clinical experience as NP or PA in IM, Geriatrics, Primary Care, ED, Urgent Care, or similar.

All employees must disclose COVID-19 vaccination status and comply with applicable regulations. Failure to meet vaccination requirements may lead to job offer rescission or termination.

Join our mission to make health care simpler and more effective. Work with diverse teams to solve important challenges and promote health equity.

Connecticut Residents Only: Salary ranges from $85,000 to $167,300, depending on various factors. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentive programs, stock purchase, and 401k.

*Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Note: Employees must be active in role for at least 12 months; student loan benefits require a 36-month role commitment within Home and Community.