Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner - Senior Community Care - Roanoke

Optum; Virginia; On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care (UnitedHealth Group) is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner to provide care for high‑risk plan members in home, nursing homes, assisted living, and senior housing settings. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and collaborative care with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes for seniors.

The position offers a $3,500 sign-on for external candidates and requires availability primarily in afternoons and weekends, with an expected

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active, unrestricted NP license without disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for high-risk plan members in home, nursing home, and senior housing settings.
• Conduct medication reviews and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Engage in advanced care planning discussions with patients and families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support rehabilitation and ongoing needs.

Skills

Care coordination

Home health care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ANCC/AANP family, adult, geriatric or adult-gerontology Primary Care certification

Tools

DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Job description

Roanoke, Virginia | Optum Home & Community Care (UnitedHealth Group)

Join Optum Home & Community Care's Senior Community Care (SCC) team as a per diem Nurse Practitioner providing care to high-risk health plan members in home, nursing home, assisted living, and senior housing settings. This integrated care model focuses on improving access to care through comprehensive assessments, care coordination, advanced care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for seniors.

Position Highlights

• $3,500 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates.


• Per diem opportunity within the Senior Community Care (SCC) program serving high-risk and medically complex members.


• Coverage need is primarily afternoons and weekends.


• Expected commitment is approximately 24 hours per month.


• Provide care across home, nursing home, assisted living, and senior housing environments.


• Conduct comprehensive assessments, medication reviews, point-of-care testing, and advanced care planning discussions.


• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team to support members through rehabilitation and ongoing care needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.


• Active, unrestricted NP license (or ability to obtain before start date) without disciplinary actions or practice limitations.


• Active, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation.


• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire), and ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement if required by state regulations.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $52.64 - $78.85 per hour. 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.

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.