Nurse Practitioner - Home Visits, Flexible Hours

Optum; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for HouseCalls in the St. Louis area to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members and other plans. This role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with PCPs, delivering care directly to patients’ homes.

The position offers flexible scheduling (8am–8pm over 7 days), no on-call, no weekends or holidays, and potential extra compensation for multilingual candidates. Join OptumCare to advance a holistic, at-home care model.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs: NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license; reliable transportation for home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and perform assessments
• If independence is allowed, obtain approval from licensing board; apply within 3 months if eligible
• Preferred: 1+ years clinical experience; EMR proficiency; ability to transport up to 30 pounds; strong communication with Medicare populations; multilingual

Responsibilities

• Past medical history review, vital signs, and physical exam during in-home assessments
• Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to patients' PCPs to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate patients on disease processes, medications, and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Skills

ANCC/AANP cert

NCCPA cert

State licensure

Driver's license

Home visits

Clinical communication

Multilingual capability

Job description

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for HouseCalls in the St. Louis area to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members and other plans. This role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with PCPs, delivering care directly to patients’ homes.

The position offers flexible scheduling (8am–8pm over 7 days), no on-call, no weekends or holidays, and potential extra compensation for multilingual candidates. Join OptumCare to advance a holistic, at-home care model.