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

Penn State Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking dedicated professionals to join their innovative team. This role focuses on providing essential in-home assessments to patients, ensuring they receive the care they need in a comfortable environment. With a commitment to holistic health, you will play a crucial part in identifying health risks and coordinating follow-up care. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no on-call duties, weekends, or holidays, while traveling across the state of Washington. This opportunity not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about patient care and health equity.

Benefits

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• Must have an unencumbered NP or PA license and national certification.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and lift 30-pound bags.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and evaluate past medical history.
• Perform evidence-based screenings and identify diagnoses.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Medication Reconciliation

Patient Education

Emergency Intervention

Education

Active 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:

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

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:

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 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)
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. 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. 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
2. Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, or Endocrinology
3. Home Health care or home visit experience
4. May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas

**PLEASE NOTE** Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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).

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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