NP/PA, HouseCalls - Clark, Cowlitz Counties WA
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Nursing
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign‑on Bonus
In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family, is creating something new in health care. As a team member of our Optum House Calls team, in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care helps patients stay well bring care directly to members’ homes.
Primary Responsibilities- 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/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 of practice (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
- Active and unrestricted driver’s license; reliable transportation to complete home visits
- Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
- If practicing in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without a collaborative agreement), you must obtain licensing board approval if required. New hires who are eligible but have not applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible
- 1+ years 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 ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus, determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. A comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution are available, subject to eligibility.
Equal Employment OpportunityOptum 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, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law.
Drug‑Free WorkplaceOptum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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