Nurse Practitioner, Optum HouseCalls - Statewide Traveler - Ohio

Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members across Ohio. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

As an Advanced Practice Clinician with HouseCalls, you will work in an interdisciplinary care environment helping patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care model helps patients stay well at home by addressing their physical, mental, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical examination
• 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' primary care providers to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and medication compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Travel Requirements

This role requires travel across the entire state of Ohio, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered. You may live anywhere in the state; however, those residing in or around the greater Dayton, OH market will be given preference.

Schedule

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 are required.

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Ohio (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit, stand, and kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If practicing in a state that allows NPs to practice independently without a Collaborative Agreement, you must get approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied must do so within 1 month of starting. If not eligible at hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical experience in family, geriatric, or home health
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
• Fluency in languages other than English

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience. Compensation may increase over time based on productivity and performance.

Sign-on and Loan Repayment

• $30,000 Student Loan Repayment OR $25,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those language skills during member visits

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements)

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment