Travel Nurse Practitioner – Flexible Home Health Role

Optum; Middleton (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for in-home health assessments across Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role focuses on education, gap closure, and coordinating with primary care providers to improve outcomes.

The position requires travel to five states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Wisconsin) about 85% of the time. Flexible scheduling from 8am-8pm across a 7-day week, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted license in the state you practice in
• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including medical history, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and adherence
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Skills

Driver's license

Home health experience

Communication skills

Education

ANCC or AANP certification

Active state license

Job description

Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for in-home health assessments across Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role focuses on education, gap closure, and coordinating with primary care providers to improve outcomes.

The position requires travel to five states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Wisconsin) about 85% of the time. Flexible scheduling from 8am-8pm across a 7-day week, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays.