Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Monroe

Compensation and Work Hours

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign‑On Bonus
. In‑home care, no nights, weekends or holidays.

This position requires daily travel to patient homes within the assigned area.

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 team member of our Optum Care at Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.

This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.

• 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)
• Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Manage members during a short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation episode
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 codes
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

• 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
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform duties

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long‑term care, senior living, or home care setting
• Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs
• Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness
• Understanding of advanced illness and end‑of‑life discussions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125,000 to $175,000. 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 addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

United Health Group 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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.