NP or PA-C HouseCalls - Georgetown County SC

About the role

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family, is building an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, focusing on education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers. This non‑prescribing, field‑based role helps patients stay well at home and connects them to support services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments: past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, 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/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 the state of practice (or ability to obtain by start date) without disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license
• Access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If practicing in a state that allows independent NP/PA practice, obtain required licensing board approval (within 1 month of hire if eligible, or begin process within 1 month and apply within 3 months of becoming eligible)

Preferred:

• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• 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

Skills