Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls Mid-West Regional Traveler - IA KS MN MO ND NE SD WI
Company: Optum
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 5, 2025
Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls Mid-West Regional Traveler - IA KS
MN MO ND NE SD WI at Optum summary: The Nurse Practitioner
HouseCalls Mid-West Regional Traveler provides in-home clinical
assessments to patients across multiple Mid-Western states,
focusing on preventive care and coordinating follow-up treatments.
This role offers flexible scheduling with no on-call duties,
allowing for a balanced work-life environment. Candidates must have
an active NP license and be able to travel approximately 85% of the
time to improve patient health outcomes in the comfort of their
homes. $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for
individuals who have not previously participated in this program. -
Optum is seeking a Midwest Regional Traveler Nurse Practitioner to
join our HouseCalls team in the Midwest to cover KS, MO, IA, MN,
NE, ND, SD and WE. 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. - - This role requires multi-state travel across
the Mid-West of the United States, approximately 85% of the time.
All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a
competitive base salary plus multiple incentives. - Primary
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past
medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation,
vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
- 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
- NPs: 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 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; or PAs: Ability
to work under a Collaborative Agreement in applicable states
- 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
- Access to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within
licensed states (with notice, based on business needs) to complete
home visit assessments - - Preferred Qualifications:
- May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other
geographic areas -
- 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of
education, clinical setting -
- Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, or
Endocrinology -
- Home Health care or home visit experience - -**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. - - The salary range for this role is $89,800 to
$176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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. 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. Keywords: Nurse Practitioner, Home Health Care, Patient
Assessments, Clinical Care, Mid-West Travel, Flexible Scheduling,
Preventive Care, Health Coordination, Primary Care, Healthcare
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