Nurse Practitioner, Optum HouseCalls - Statewide Traveler - Ohio

About the role

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating an integrated care model that holistically addresses physical, mental and social needs. As a member of the Optum HouseCalls team, you will conduct annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, helping patients navigate the health care system and connect to support services. This preventive, field‑based role focuses on education, gap closure and collaboration with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.

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
• 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

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/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If practicing in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently, obtain approval from licensing board if required; new hires must apply within 1 month of start date

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
• Fluent in any language besides English

Skills

• Language fluency (eligible for additional compensation)
• EMR and technology proficiency
• Ability to transport equipment up to 30 lbs and navigate stairs
• Strong communication with geriatric/Medicare populations
• Ability to sit/stand/kneel during assessments

Pay

• Base salary plus multiple incentives
• Additional compensation for qualified candidates fluent in languages other than English who use those skills during member visits
• $30,000 Student Loan Repayment OR $25,000 Sign‑on Bonus
• Compensation range: $109,500 – $164,000 (total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus, based on local labor markets, education, experience, productivity and performance)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution

Schedule

• Role requires travel across the entire state of Ohio approximately 85% of the time; all travel expenses covered
• Can live anywhere in the state; preference for those residing in/around greater Dayton, OH market
• Flexible scheduling: providers can flex their time between 8