Part-time Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls - Utah and Salt Lake Counties

Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those language skills during member visits.

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 team member of our Optum HouseCalls team, 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 where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.

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
• 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 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 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
• Fluent in any languages besides English

Benefits

• $40,000 student loan repayment or $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling between 8am-8pm over a 7-day work week.