Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls - Statewide Traveler Idaho and Montana

UnitedHealth Group; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their innovative HouseCalls team. This role offers the chance to provide essential in-home assessments, helping to identify and reduce health risks for patients while coordinating follow-up care. With a focus on work-life balance, the position allows for flexible scheduling without the burden of on-call or weekend shifts. Travel across Idaho and Montana is required, and all expenses are covered. Join a team that is committed to improving lives through compassionate care and comprehensive health solutions, making a real difference in the communities served.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• Active NP license is required; must be unencumbered and free of disciplinary actions.
• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in relevant specialties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and evaluate patients' medical histories.
• Educate members on disease processes and medication compliance.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Education

Medication Reconciliation

Evidence-Based Practice

Communication Skills

Education

Active NP License

ANCC or AANP National Certification

Tools

Point of Care Testing

Reliable Transportation

Job description

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Idaho and Montana. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.

At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care, and industry-leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental, and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team; it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In this role you will have the ability to achieve work-life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.

This role requires travel across the states of Idaho and Montana, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home assessments including an 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 in the furtherance of treatment.
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform 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 compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice.
• Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in the state of assignment by start date.
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to perform physical assessment.
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visit assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting.
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, or Endocrinology.
• Home Health care or home visit experience.
• May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas.

**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.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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.