Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls Part Time Adams, IL

Optum; Quincy (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,700 - 163,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for a part-time role conducting in-home health assessments in Quincy, Illinois. This position offers flexible scheduling without on-call or weekend requirements.

Key responsibilities include comprehensive health assessments, documenting care plans, and educating patients about their health. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and licensure.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and perform assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including medical history review.
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management.
• Educate members on disease processes and compliance.

Skills

Active ANCC or AANP certification (for Nurse Practitioners)

Current NCCPA certification and state licensure (for Physician Assistants)

Clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)

Proficiency with electronic medical records

Communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations

Job description

Sign‑on Bonus

$10,000 Sign‑on Bonus for External Candidates

Work Life Balance

Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends and no holidays required.

Position Type

Part Time 20 hours per week

Company Overview

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry‑leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum HouseCalls team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Overview

HouseCalls is an innovative, performance‑driven program that brings care directly to members' homes. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non‑prescribing, field‑based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments, including:
  • Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
  • Evidence‑based screenings and point‑of‑care testing (as appropriate)
• 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 compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Required Qualifications

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs: Current 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
  In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board-if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UnitedHealth Group 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.

Drug‑Free Workplace

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.