NP​/PA Washington and Crawford Counties AR

Sign‑On Bonus

$10,000 Sign‑On Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program

In Home Care, No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

This position requires daily travel to patient homes within assigned area.

Flexible provider schedules available to work 20 - 40 hours per week!

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry‑leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.

This preventive care can help patients stay well s life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients (beneficiaries) in their place of residence. The APC within OAH provides care to our highest‑risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. We’re fast becoming the nation’s largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients.

This growth is not only a testament to our model’s success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments, including:
• Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
• Evidence‑based screenings and point‐of‐care testing (as appropriate)
• Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
• Manage members during a short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation episode
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

• For NPs:
  Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care
• For PAs:
  Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license
• In addition to a driver’s license, access to reliable transportation
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long‑term care, senior living or home care setting
• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end‑of‑life discussions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

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 but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive…