Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HouseCalls - Bristol, Newport, Washington - Rhode Island (Spanish Speaking)

About the role

Pursue your passion and potential as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Optum Home & Community Care’s HouseCalls program. You will conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, evidence-based screenings, and collaborate 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
• 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
• Navigate urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Provide education 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
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board-if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

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

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to navigate varied home environments, proficiency with electronic medical records and technology, and proven experience in home health or geriatrics are preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a drug-free workplace policy, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth. We also provide incentives and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution.

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 several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required.