Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - TN Statewide Traveler - HouseCalls

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Up to $40,000 for Student Loan Repayment or $25,000. Travel across Tennessee (approximately 85% of the time) is required; all travel expenses are covered. Base salary plus multiple incentives are included. You may live anywhere in the state.

In this role you can achieve a work‑life balance with flexible scheduling between 8 am–8 pm over a 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends or holidays are required.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating a new model of health care that integrates physical, mental, and social support. As part of our Optum House Calls team you will help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services through in‑home assessments.

House Calls is an innovative, performance‑driven program that brings care directly to members’ homes. As a House Calls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This non‑prescribing, field‑based role focuses on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).

• 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)
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to members’ PCPs to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

• 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; 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 you are working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without a collaborative agreement), you must obtain or apply for the required approval within the specified time frames as stated in the original posting

• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• 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

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on local labor markets, education, work experience, and productivity. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility).

All minimum wage laws are complied with. The role offers extensive benefit and incentive options regardless of location or start date.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.