Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - Kings County, Richmond County, NY

UnitedHealth Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their innovative HouseCalls team in New York. This role focuses on providing essential in-home assessments to patients, ensuring they receive the preventive care they need. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the position offers flexible scheduling without the demands of on-call shifts, weekends, or holidays. Ideal candidates will possess an active NP or PA license and a passion for improving patient health outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming healthcare delivery and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Student Loan Repayment

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k Contribution

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license required, unencumbered and free of disciplinary actions.
• ANCC or AANP national certification in relevant fields needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Reconciliation

Communication Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Education on Disease Process

Education

Active NP or PA License

ANCC or AANP Certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - Kings County, Richmond County, NY

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 team member of our HouseCalls product, we 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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
2. Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate)
3. Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
4. Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
5. Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member’s PCP of potential gaps in care
6. Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
7. Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance

Required Qualifications:

1. Active NP or PA 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
2. APCs working in jurisdictions that authorize APCs to practice autonomously or without formal supervision must have obtained approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision from their licensing board, if applicable. New hires who are eligible and have not applied prior to hire date, must apply to practice autonomously or without supervision within 1 month of hire. If not eligible to practice autonomously or without formal supervision at hire, the APC must begin working towards meeting the requirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply for approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision within 3 months of becoming eligible
3. 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 state of assignment by start date
4. Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment
5. Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
2. May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas
3. Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
4. Home Health care or home visit experience
5. Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives
6. Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other language

New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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).

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.