NP or PA HouseCalls in Scotland and Robeson Counties, NC

About the role

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its HouseCalls program in Scotland and Robeson Counties, NC. The role conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members in a non-prescribing, field-based position focused on education, gap closure and collaboration with primary care providers. Flexible scheduling is offered between 8am and 8pm over a 7-day week, with no on-call duty, weekends or holidays required.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments: past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs and physical exam
• Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to members' primary care providers to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent or emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Required profile

• NPs: active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• PAs: current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted state licensure (or ability to obtain it by the start date) without disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and to sit, stand or kneel as needed
• If practicing in a state where NPs/PAs can work independently, approval from the licensing board is required; new hires must apply within 1 month of starting

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric or home health preferred)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits
• Communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
• Fluency in any language besides English

What we offer

• $40,000 student loan repayment or $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Salary range of $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation based on factors such as local labor market, education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)