Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls - Statewide Traveler Idaho and Montana
Company: Optum
Location: Billings
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for
individuals who have not previously participated in this
program.
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Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team
in Idaho and Montana. 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.
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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. -
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This role requires travel across the states of Idaho and Montana,
approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and
there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives.
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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
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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 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 moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remain in a stationary position and position self to perform physical assessment
Driver's license and access to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visit assessments -
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Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 -
- May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other
geographic areas -
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**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.
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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.
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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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