Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HouseCalls - Bernalillo & Valencia

Optum; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its HouseCalls program, delivering annual in-home health assessments to Medicare Advantage and other health plan members.

This field-based, non-prescribing role focuses on preventive care, identifying health risks, closing gaps in care, addressing social determinants of health, and collaborating with primary care providers to improve member outcomes in a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state licensure (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Active, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Ability to work in varied home environments and perform physical assessment activities as needed.
• NP or PA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and health plan members.
• Perform physical exams, medication reconciliation, screenings, and preventive evaluations.
• Identify and document diagnoses that support care management and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to address care gaps and improve outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Education

ANCC/AANP certification

NCCPA certification

Job description

Bernalillo & Valencia Counties, New Mexico | Optum Home & Community Care
Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its HouseCalls program, delivering annual in-home health assessments to Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. This field-based, non-prescribing role focuses on preventive care, identifying health risks, closing gaps in care, addressing social determinants of health, and collaborating with primary care providers to improve member outcomes in a home-based setting.

Position Highlights

• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment OR $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Flexible Scheduling - No call, weekends or holidays (flexible provider schedules available between 20-40 hours per week)
• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and health plan members.
• Perform physical exams, medication reconciliation, screenings, and preventive evaluations.
• Identify and document diagnoses that support care management and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to address care gaps and improve outcomes.
• Educate members on health conditions, medications, and available community resources.

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC/AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners or NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Active, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Ability to work in varied home environments and perform physical assessment activities as needed.

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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.