NP Housecalls Specialist in Rapides and Evangeline Parishes

2 weeks ago


Starkville, Mississippi, United States Optum Full time
Unlock a Rewarding Career in Home Health Care

At UnitedHealth Group, we're revolutionizing healthcare by bringing care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. As a NP Housecalls Specialist in Rapides and Evangeline Parishes, you'll play a vital role in our mission to provide holistic care that addresses patients' physical, mental, and social needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-home assessments, including medical history reviews, medication reconciliation, and comprehensive physical exams.
  • Perform evidence-based practice screenings, including point-of-care testing as needed.
  • Identify diagnoses and develop care management plans to improve patient outcomes.
  • Communicate findings with patients' primary care physicians to ensure seamless care coordination.
  • Educate patients on disease management, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Requirements:
  • Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date, with unencumbered licensure.
  • APCs must have approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision, if applicable.
  • Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or the ability to obtain certification by start date.
  • Ability to complete physical requirements of the job, including lifting, navigating stairs, and sitting/standing/kneeling for physical assessments.
  • Reliable transportation for home visit assessments.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of clinical experience in the highest level of education, clinical setting.
  • May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas.
  • Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
  • Home health care or home visit experience.
  • Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time, with advanced notice and potential for additional compensation incentives.

We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.



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