Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - NM Statewide Traveler - HouseCalls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Incentive opportunities

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to perform in-home health assessments across New Mexico. The role emphasizes preventive care, education, and coordination with primary care providers in an interdisciplinary model.

The position is field-based with travel throughout the state; a license to practice and driving is required. Base salary plus incentives, with student loan repayment or sign-on bonus opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA certification as required
• Active, unrestricted state licensure
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience performing in-home assessments preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members
• Travel statewide in New Mexico; travel expenses covered
• Collaborate with primary care providers to improve member outcomes
• Non-prescribing role focused on preventive care, education and care coordination

Skills

In-home assessments

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP) or PA (NCCPA)

Tools

EMR systems

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.