? [15h Left] Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - KS

Company: Optum
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: July 5, 2025

Job Description:

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program HouseCalls Home Assessments - Full Time - Statewide Traveler - KS No nights, No call Optum is seeking a NP HouseCalls Statewide Traveler - Full Time to join our HouseCalls team in Kansas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being. At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required. HouseCalls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year. This role requires travel across the entire state of North Dakota. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives. You can live anywhere in the state of Kansas for this role Primary Responsibilities: - Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and completed electronically. HouseCalls Assessment includes: - Past medical history - Review of systems - Medication review - Evidence-based practice screenings - Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes 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 needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriately - 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: - NP license and national certification (ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. May be requested to obtain additional licensure supported by business - Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification - 1 years experience as a NP in a clinical setting - Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology - Home Health care or home visit experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Professional image and behavior - Proficient with electronic medical records, the internet and access to a personal computer - Ability to work independently - Detail oriented - Dependable and reliable - Ability to lift 30-pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps, as needed - Ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to complete home visit assessments - Ability to travel up to 100% within licensed states if requested (with notice, based on business needs) - Ability to navigate public transportation, if required - Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations - Ability to sit, stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical assessment - Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills - Solid communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. PLEASE NOTE Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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