Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Predictable schedule (no nights/week-

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver care in patients' homes across the assigned territory, with no evenings, weekends, or holiday coverage. This field-based role emphasizes building meaningful patient relationships and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

You will join a collaborative care team, perform in-home assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, document care, and lead goals-of-care

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments including medical history, medication reconciliation, physical examinations and vital signs.
• Manage patients with acute illnesses or exacerbations of chronic conditions through assessment, diagnostics, and treatment interventions.
• Support members during short-term rehabilitation and recovery periods.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Lead advanced illness and goals-of-care discussions with patients and families.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and caregivers.

Job description

In-Home Care | No Nights | No Weekends | No Holidays

Looking for a role where you can build meaningful patient relationships while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? This field-based opportunity allows you to deliver care directly in patients' homes throughout your assigned territory, with no evening shifts, weekend coverage, or holiday requirements.

Bring Care to Patients Where They Need It Most

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is redefining how care is delivered by creating a more connected and personalized healthcare experience. Through innovative care models and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’re helping patients navigate the healthcare system and access the support they need to live healthier lives.

As part of the Optum Care at Home team, you’ll work alongside a dedicated group of healthcare professionals focused on improving outcomes for patients with complex medical needs. By meeting patients where they are, you’ll help remove barriers to care and provide the personalized support that helps them remain safely at home.

Join us and start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Optum Care at Home Program

The Optum Care at Home (OAH) program delivers longitudinal, integrated care to high-risk patients in the comfort of their homes. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you’ll serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing comprehensive assessments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and partnering with patients and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey.

This role offers the opportunity to practice autonomously, build lasting patient relationships, and make a direct impact on quality of life while caring for some of our most vulnerable populations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
  • Medical history review
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Physical examinations and vital signs
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, when appropriate
• Manage patients experiencing acute illnesses or exacerbations of chronic conditions through assessment, diagnostics, and treatment interventions
• Support members during short-term rehabilitation and recovery periods
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Lead advanced illness and goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and caregivers

Why Clinicians Choose Optum

At Optum, you'll find a collaborative practice environment, innovative resources, and a mission-driven culture focused on improving health outcomes. In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, you'll enjoy:

• Significant student loan repayment or sign-on bonus opportunities
• A predictable schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Independence and autonomy in patient care
• Longitudinal relationships with patients and caregivers
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• The ability to make a meaningful impact in the communities you serve