Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls - Bedford, Campbell Counties and Lynchburg Counties - VA

$20,000 Student Loan Repayment or $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus. In this role, you will have the opportunity to achieve work‑life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered: 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, 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 member of our House Calls team, 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). You will help patients stay well at home and create a seamless health journey across settings.

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs and a physical exam.
• 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’ 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 where you will practice (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 your state requires independent practice for NPs/PAs, obtain or begin the approval process within the specified time frames.

• 1+ year 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 a bonus, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. You will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options and a 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).

Optum Care 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, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.