Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls Per Assessment - Somerset County - ME

Optum
US - Maine - Pittsfield
January 20, 2025

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum is seeking a NP , HouseCalls Per Assessment to join our HouseCalls team in Somerset County ME.
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.

Providers perform annual clinical assessments to members in the comfort of their homes.
HouseCalls visits are effective in reducing health risks, identifying acute issues, and connecting members to key support services.
The Optum HouseCalls team had a 99%-member satisfaction rate in 2021.

OPTUM is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care.
As one of the largest employers of Advance Practice Clinicians, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.

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
Travel up to 85%

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
Active national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain national certification in state of assignment by start date (For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification
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:

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
Ability to travel up to 5% within licensed states if requested for additional incentives (with notice, based on business needs)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

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

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Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls Per Assessment - Somerset County - ME