Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls - Regional Traveler IA, MN, MO, ND, WI

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

As a House Calls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will travel regionally to up to 5 states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin) approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered. This role includes a base salary plus multiple incentives.

Work‑life balance is attainable with flexible scheduling. Providers can flex time between 8 am‑8 pm over the 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends or holidays required.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is building an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental and social needs. As a member of the Optum House Calls team, you help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care enables patients to stay well at home and enjoy a seamless health journey.

House Calls is a performance‑driven program that brings care directly to members' homes. In this non‑prescribing, field‑based role, you will conduct annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. Your focus is improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

• 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

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you currently practice in without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments

• 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 several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, and 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 a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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

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