Nurse Practitioner -HouseCalls - Mid West Regional Traveler; IA,KS, MN,MO,ND,NE, SD, WI

UnitedHealth Group; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Regional Traveler to join their HouseCalls team. This role involves conducting in-home clinical assessments to improve patient health while traveling across multiple states. Candidates must have an active NP certification and at least a year of clinical practice experience. Flexible scheduling allows working up to 10 hours from 8 AM to 8 PM. Competitive compensation includes various benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Qualifications

• Active national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, or Adult-Gerontology.
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an NP.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide annual clinical assessments to patients in their homes.
• Travel across the Mid-West Region covering various states.
• Conduct in-home assessments and communicate findings.

Skills

Clinical practice experience

Proficient with electronic medical records

Willingness to travel

Education

Active ANCC or AANP national certification

Additional licensure willingness

Job description

Overview

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

This role requires willingness for regional travel within the Mid-West Region.

Role

Optum is seeking a Regional Traveler to join our HouseCalls team in the Mid-West Region. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

In this role you will have a flexible schedule meaning you can work any day of the week between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, up to 10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, provide annual clinical assessments to patients in their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks and coordinate appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.
• Travel up to % - this is a Regional Traveler role covering the Mid-West Region: IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI.
• Conduct in-home assessments including evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam.
• Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate).
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management for treatment.
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and assessment findings.
• Communicate assessment findings to inform the member's PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and adherence.

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care. Licensure must be unencumbered, with no open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against the privilege to practice.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensure in assigned geographic areas.
• 1+ years of clinical / family / geriatric practice experience as an NP.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and the internet.
• Willingness to travel via car, airplane, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, or Endocrinology.
• Home Health care or home visit experience.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sitting, standing, and kneeling to perform physical assessment.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $89,000 to $X,XXX annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Notes

• PLEASE NOTE
• Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire / rehire / transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.

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.