Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, House Calls - Snohomish County, WA

UnitedHealth Group; Bothell (WA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our House Calls team in Snohomish County, WA. This field-based role conducts in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members to improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication reconciliation, education, care gap closure, and coordination with PCPs.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification for NP track (Family, Adult, Geriartric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care) or NCCPA certification for PA track.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Washington or ability to obtain by start date, without disciplinary actions.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license.
• Access to reliable transportation to complete home visits.
• If applicable, eligibility and approval steps for independent practice where required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including medical history, medications, vitals and exams.
• Perform screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Document diagnoses for care management and planning.
• Communicate findings to members' PCPs to close care gaps.
• Identify urgent situations and intervene as needed.
• Educate members on diseases, medications and adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals.
• Flexible scheduling between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across 7 days; 24–40 hours per week; no on-call.

Skills

NP certification

PA certification

WA licensure

Driver's license

Home visits readiness

Job description

HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Snohomish County, WA

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our House Calls team in Snohomish County, WA. In this field-based, non-prescribing role, you will conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, helping improve health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCPs).

Optum 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 member of our Optum HouseCalls team, you will work in an interdisciplinary care environment to help patients navigate the health care system and connect to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.

Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs and physical exams
• Perform 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 and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed
• Flexible scheduling, with providers able to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the 7-day work week
• Flexible provider schedules available between 24 and 40 hours per week
• No on-call, weekends or holidays required

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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 Washington, or ability to obtain by start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand and kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently without a Collaborative Agreement, you must obtain approval from your licensing board, if required. New hires who are eligible but have not applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you are 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, with family, geriatric or home health experience 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
• Fluent in any language besides English

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.