Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - NM Statewide Traveler - HouseCalls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum is seeking a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) in New Mexico to perform annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. You will work independently in the community within an interdisciplinary care model, focusing on preventive care and education.

Role includes travel across New Mexico with expenses covered; base salary plus incentives. Non-prescribing scope and collaboration with primary care providers are emphasized, with strong emphasis on outcomes and

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with active ANCC or AANP certification or Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure or ability to obtain by start date.
• Active, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members.
• Coordinate care and education with primary care providers to close gaps.
• Work independently in communities while supported by an interdisciplinary team.
• Travel statewide in New Mexico with travel expenses covered.

Skills

Care coordination

In-home visit readiness

Clear communication

Independent field work

Education

Nurse Practitioner with ANCC/AANP or Physician Assistant with NCCPA

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

New Mexico | Optum Home & Community Care

Join Optum's HouseCalls team in a field-based Advanced Practice Clinician role delivering annual in-home health assessments to Medicare Advantage and other health plan members throughout New Mexico. This position focuses on preventive care, health education, care gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers to improve member outcomes. Clinicians work independently in the community while being supported within an interdisciplinary care model.

Position Highlights

• Conduct comprehensive annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members
• Statewide New Mexico territory with travel expenses fully covered
• Non-prescribing role focused on preventive care, education, and care coordination
• Base salary plus incentives, with $40,000 student loan repayment or $25,000 sign-on bonus opportunities available

Required Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with active ANCC or AANP certification (Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care) or Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification
• Active, unrestricted state licensure (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Active, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform in-home assessments and navigate varied home environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in family practice, geriatrics, home health, or related settings
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and technology
• Strong communication skills with Medicare and geriatric populations
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Ability to transport equipment up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits

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.