Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls - Essex, Middlesex - MA

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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 required.

Optum Home & Community Care is part of the Optum family of businesses, building an integrated care model that holistically addresses patients’ physical, mental and social needs. As a team member of our Optum House Calls team, you help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.

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 or 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
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state where you will be practicing (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and physically perform assessments (sit/stand/kneel as needed)
• If practicing in a state that allows NPs to work independently, approval from the licensing board must be obtained within 1 month of starting; if not eligible at hire, begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

• 1+ years of clinical experience in family, geriatric, or home health care
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations

Compensation ranges from $109,500 to $164,000 annually. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and may increase based on local labor markets, education, and performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions (subject to eligibility).

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; 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 applicable law.

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