Nurse Practitioner or PA HouseCalls Navajo County, AZ

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the HouseCalls program in Navajo County, Arizona. In this field-based role, you will conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing position focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

Clinical Setting

You will work in members' homes, bringing preventive care directly to patients. The role is part of an interdisciplinary care environment designed to help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.

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 compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Required Qualifications

• For Nurse Practitioners: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• For Physician Assistants: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted Arizona licensure (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with access to 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 independent practice without a Collaborative Agreement, you must obtain approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but have not yet applied must do so within one month of starting. If not eligible at hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply for approval within three months of becoming eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical experience, preferably in family medicine, geriatrics, 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

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the seven-day work week. Schedules are available between 20 and 40 hours per week. No on-call, weekends, or holidays are required.

Compensation and Bonuses

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 in the role.

Sign-on and Loan Repayment Bonuses

• $40,000 student loan repayment for individuals who have not previously participated in this program, or
• $20,000 sign-on bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program

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

In addition to salary, Optum offers a comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Additional Requirements

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