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Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - CA at UnitedHealth Group

Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - CA

UnitedHealth Group · CA, US

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Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - CA

UnitedHealth Group · CA, US

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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
  • Perform 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, must get approval from licensing board if required.
  • New hires eligible but not yet applied must do so within 1 month of starting.
  • If not eligible at time of hire, must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible.
  • Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills

  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
  • Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.
  • Fluent in any languages besides English.

Location

  • California

Work Type

  • Field-based
  • Flexible scheduling

Experience Level

  • 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)

Salary/Compensations

  • $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $25,00 Sign-on Bonus
  • Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $120,000 - $170,000.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those language skills during member visits.
  • All travel expenses are covered.
  • Base salary plus multiple incentives.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase.
  • 401k contribution.

About the Company

  • Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.
  • We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
  • As a team member of our Optum HouseCalls team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.
  • This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.
  • We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings.
  • Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
  • HouseCalls is an innovative, performance-driven program that brings care directly to members’ homes.
  • 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.
  • OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

  • OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.