Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Optum Care at Home - Milwaukee County, WI

About the role

Optum Home & Community Care is expanding its integrated, longitudinal care delivery model that provides in‑home clinical services to high‑risk health plan beneficiaries. As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) on the Optum Care at Home product team, you will travel daily to patient homes within an assigned area, working with an interdisciplinary team to assess, treat, and coordinate care for patients without night, weekend, or holiday shifts. The role offers a $40K student‑loan repayment option or a $20K sign‑on bonus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
• Perform evidence‑based screenings and point‑of‑care testing as appropriate.
• Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including ordering tests, diagnostics, and interventions.
• Oversee short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation episodes for members.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 coding of conditions.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Required Qualifications

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care.
• For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain by start date) without disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in the state of practice).
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, and kneel as needed to perform duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred).
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long‑term care, senior living, or home‑care settings.
• Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs.
• Understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, advanced illness, and end‑of‑life discussions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.

Compensation

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 – $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience, with potential increases over time based on productivity and performance. The position also offers a $40K student‑loan repayment option or a $20K sign‑on bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Access to professional development and career growth opportunities.