Part-time - 24 hpw HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner - Beauregard and Calcasieu Parishes, LA

About the Role

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. 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 non-prescribing, field-based role focuses on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).

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 are required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates fluent in languages other than English who use those skills during member visits.

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
• Transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits

Requirements

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Louisiana (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 working in a state that allows NPs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), approval from your licensing board is required (if applicable). New hires eligible but who haven't applied must do so within 1 month of starting. If not eligible at hire, must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
• Fluent in any languages besides English

Pay

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $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, and work experience. Compensation may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)