NP or PA Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, AR

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

Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, AR.

Home Based Medical Care involves travel to patient residences.

Works as a provider member within the HBMC interdisciplinary team in the direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, HBMC interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the patient journey.

This is a full time opportunity – Monday‑Friday, 8:00am‑5:00pm. No on call, nights or weekends.

• Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff when applicable
• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter. Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable
• Completes follow‑up and post‑discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions
• Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided
• Consults with hospital, emergency or post‑acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer
• Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
• Provides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate
• Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence
• Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
• Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

• Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program
• Current NP/PA license, and current state RN license if NP
• 2+ years of NP or PA clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care
• Knowledge of long‑term care, community resources and cost‑effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy
• Current valid DEA license or ability to obtain by start date

• Knowledge of CPT, ICD‑10 and HCPC codes
• Home Health experience is highly desired
• Knowledge of clinical standards of care
• Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems

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…