Part-time NP or PA, HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - Washington

Optum; North Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a committed healthcare professional to conduct in-home assessments across Washington. This role offers flexible scheduling with a competitive salary and benefits including bonuses for student loan repayment. Candidates must be licensed NPs or PAs with the ability to travel frequently.

Benefits

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license.
• National certification in relevant area.
• Ability to lift 30-pound bag and travel reliably.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and evaluate medical histories including vital signs.
• Perform screenings and identify urgent situations for intervention.
• Educate members on disease processes and compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Medical history evaluation

Education

NP or PA license

National NP or PA certification

Job description

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 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.

We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

This role requires travel across the entire state of Washington, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Active national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain national certification in state of assignment by start date (For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA)
• 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
• Access to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visit assessments

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, or Endocrinology
• Home Health care or home visit experience