NP or PA HouseCalls - Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs—helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As part of the Optum HouseCalls team, you’ll work in an interdisciplinary environment to help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services, delivering preventive care to keep patients well at home.
About the role
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. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).
Flexible scheduling is offered, allowing providers to flex their time between 8am–8pm over a 7-day work week. No on-call, weekends, or holidays are required.
You’ll receive $40,000 in student loan repayment or a $30,000 sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
- Past medical history review
- Medication reconciliation
- Vital signs and 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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 you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current 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, or kneel as needed to perform assessments
- If practicing in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without a Collaborative Agreement), you must:
- Obtain approval from your licensing board (if required) within 1 month of starting if eligible but not yet applied
- Begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible if not eligible at hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Pay
Compensation for this role generally ranges from $125,000 to $175,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. Compensation may increase over time based on productivity and performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)