Part-Time - HouseCalls - Santa Fe - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plans. This field-based, non-prescribing role focuses on preventive care, health education, and helping patients access the care they need to stay healthy at home.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with flexible scheduling, no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geritaric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in practicing state
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to obtain licensure by start date where required
• Ability to navigate varied home environments during assessments

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual in-home health assessments
• Identify and address care gaps in collaboration with PCPs
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive care
• Help connect patients with community resources and support services
• Independent, field-based role with interdisciplinary clinical support

Skills

NP/PA eligibility

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Home visits readiness

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric certification

NCCPA certification or state licensure

Job description

Santa Fe, NM | 20 Hours per Week

Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. This field-based, non-prescribing role focuses on preventive care, health education, and helping patients access the care and resources they need to stay healthy at home.

Position Highlights

• Part-Time (20 hours per week)
• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance
• No call, weekends, or holidays
• Conduct annual in-home health assessments
• Identify and address care gaps in collaboration with PCPs
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive care
• Help connect patients with community resources and support services
• Independent, field-based role with interdisciplinary clinical support

Required Qualifications

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

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.