Per Diem NP - Geriatric Home Care with $5k Sign-On

NPACE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician to join the Senior Community Care team in a high-impact role. You will assess and manage patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and home settings, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

The role emphasizes advanced illness planning, education for patients and caregivers, and documentation accuracy, with a patient-focused path to professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Gerontic or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care for NPs.
• NCCPA certification and state licensure for PAs, with active, unrestricted licensure.
• Active, unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain post-hire per state rules.
• Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement if required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, vitals and physical exam.
• Support members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD-10 coding.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct advanced illness and end-of-life planning conversations.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

ANCC/AANP family/adult/geriatric certification

NCCPA certification (PA)

Active state licensure

DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Driver's license and transportation access

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician to join the Senior Community Care team in a high-impact role. You will assess and manage patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and home settings, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

The role emphasizes advanced illness planning, education for patients and caregivers, and documentation accuracy, with a patient-focused path to professional growth in a supportive environment.