Traveling NP: Home Health with Flexible Schedule

Jobtome; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an in-home Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to perform annual Medicare Advantage and other plan member assessments in patients' homes. This field-based role focuses on education, gap closure, and collaboration with PCPs to improve outcomes.

You will travel regionally (IA, MN, MO, ND, WI) about 85% of the time, with all travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you currently practice in without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred).
• Active and unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits.
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments and vitals; document findings.
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and planning.
• Communicate findings to PCPs to address gaps in care.
• Recognize urgent situations and intervene appropriately.
• Educate members on diseases, medications, and adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Home visit mobility

Geriatric/Medicare communication

Education

ANCC or AANP certification

Unrestricted licensure in practicing state

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an in-home Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to perform annual Medicare Advantage and other plan member assessments in patients' homes. This field-based role focuses on education, gap closure, and collaboration with PCPs to improve outcomes.

You will travel regionally (IA, MN, MO, ND, WI) about 85% of the time, with all travel expenses covered.