Travel Nurse Practitioner - Optum HouseCalls, West Virginia

About the role

Optum HouseCalls, part of Optum, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) as a statewide traveler in West Virginia. The role involves about 85% travel across the state, with all travel expenses covered, and offers flexible scheduling between 8am and 8pm over a 7-day week, with no on-call duty, weekends or holidays. Candidates can live anywhere in the state, with preference given to those living near the Central West Virginia market.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, including 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 close care gaps
• Recognize urgent or emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications and compliance, and address social determinants of health with 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
• Communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
• Fluency in a language other than English

What we offer

• Base salary plus incentives; additional compensation may be available for fluency in another language used during member visits
• $40,000 student loan repayment or $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
• Benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)