Nurse Practitioner ( or P.A.) - HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - NC - 2270049

Primary Care Plus; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a statewide traveling role in North Carolina. This position involves conducting in-home clinical assessments, providing preventive care, and coordinating follow-up care. The role offers a flexible schedule with no on-call duties, and travel is required approximately 85% of the time. Candidates must have an active NP or PA license and relevant certifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentives

401k

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date.
• Certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, or Adult-Gerontology required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including medical history and physical exams.
• Identify diagnoses for care management and communicate findings.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Active NP or PA license

ANCC or AANP certification

NCCPA certification

Job description

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$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.

Optum is seeking a NP or PA – HouseCalls Statewide Traveler to join our HouseCalls team in NC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, 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 their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks, and coordinate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.

At Optum, our integrated medical teams are redefining healthcare by providing high-end medical service, compassionate care, and industry-leading solutions to vulnerable populations. Our holistic approach addresses physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime, anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey across settings. Join us to improve lives while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role offers work-life balance with flexible scheduling, no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

The position requires travel across North Carolina, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, with a base salary plus incentives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exams
• Perform evidence-based screenings including point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Identify diagnoses for care management and medical treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions based on assessments
• Communicate findings to inform the patient's PCP of care gaps
• Identify urgent/emergent situations and intervene
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance

You will be recognized and rewarded for performance in a supportive environment that fosters growth and development.

Required Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date, with no unresolved disciplinary actions
• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Acute Care; for PAs: NCCPA certification
• Physical ability to perform assessments, including lifting 30 pounds, navigating stairs, and sitting/standing/kneeling
• Reliable transportation for home visits
• Ability to travel throughout NC 85% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 1 year of clinical experience in relevant settings
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology
• Home health or home visit experience
• Additional licensure in other states may be required
• Travel up to 5% within licensed states for incentives, with notice
• Employees must remain in role for at least 12 months; full student loan repayment requires a 36-month commitment

The salary range is $89,800 to $176,700 annually, based on full-time employment, experience, and certifications. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentives, stock purchase, and 401k.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, requiring a pre-employment drug test.

External and internal applications are accepted.