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Full-time HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner - Utah Statewide Traveler

Optum · Salt Lake City, UT · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$110k–$164k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role requires travel across the entire state of Utah, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives. You can live anywhere in the state for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
    • Past medical history review
    • Medication reconciliation
    • Vital signs
    • Physical exam
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
  • Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
  • Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care
  • Navigate urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
  • Provide education on disease processes, medications, and compliance
  • Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
  • Active, unrestricted licensure in the Utah 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
  • If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Compensation

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. 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).

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