Nurse Practitioner Statewide Traveler - PA

UnitedHealth Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Statewide Traveler to join their innovative HouseCalls team in Pennsylvania. This role focuses on providing essential in-home assessments to improve patient health outcomes through preventive care. Enjoy a flexible work schedule with no weekends or holidays, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. The organization values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary range and student loan repayment options. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Must have active NP or PA license with no disciplinary actions.
• ANCC or AANP certification in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and evaluate patient medical history.
• Educate members on disease processes and medication compliance.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Reconciliation

Clinical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Active NP or PA license

ANCC or AANP national certification

Tools

Point of Care Testing

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Nurse Practitioner Statewide Traveler - PA

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Statewide Traveler to join our HouseCalls team in Pennsylvania. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll 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. 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 or PA license in state of assignment by start date
3. 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
4. Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments

Preferred Qualifications:

1. May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas
2. 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
3. Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
4. Home Health care or home visit experience
5. Ability to travel up to 5% within licensed states if requested for additional incentives (with notice, based on business needs)

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare 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.

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