Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

6 days ago


Troy, New York, United States Optum Full time
Optum Home & Community Care Opportunity

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program



At Optum, we're creating a new model of care that addresses the physical, mental, and social needs of our patients. As a House Calls Clinical Care Specialist, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of their own homes.



Our House Calls program provides annual clinical assessments to patients, helping to identify and reduce health risks. You'll work closely with our team to coordinate follow-up care and improve health outcomes.



We're looking for a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a House Calls Clinical Care Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work independently and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-home assessments, including evaluations of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exams
  • Perform evidence-based practice screenings, including point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
  • Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
  • Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
  • Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member's PCP of potential gaps in care
  • Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
  • Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance


You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:



  • Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
  • APCs working in jurisdictions that authorize APCs to practice autonomously or without formal supervision must have obtained approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision from their licensing board, if applicable. New hires who are eligible and have not applied prior to hire date, must apply to practice autonomously or without formal supervision within 1 month of hire. If not eligible to practice autonomously or without formal supervision at hire, the APC must begin working towards meeting the requirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply for approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision within 3 months of becoming eligible
  • Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date
  • Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment
  • Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments


Preferred Qualifications:



  • 1+ years of clinical experience in their 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. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives
  • Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other language


New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.



At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.



Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.



UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.



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