NP or PA - Optum at Home - Sebastian County, AR

About the role

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating a new integrated care model that holistically addresses patients' physical, mental and social needs, helping them access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a member of the Optum Care at Home product, you will work with an interdisciplinary care team to help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services, providing preventive care that helps patients stay well at home. The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates clinical care for high‑risk health plan beneficiaries in their place of residence.

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 testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Manage members during short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation episodes
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 coding
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care (for NPs) or current NCCPA certification and state licensure (for PAs)
• 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
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/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 setting
• Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end‑of‑life discussions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Pay

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. In addition, a $20,000 sign‑on bonus is offered for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.

Schedule

Flexible provider schedules are available to work 20–40 hours per week. The position requires daily travel to patient homes within an assigned area, with no nights, weekends or holidays.

Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).