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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Jefferson Oswego - Care

Job in City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listing for: Optum
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 175000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 175000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant,  Jefferson Oswego - Care at Home
Location: City of Syracuse

$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.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
  • Perform evidence‑based screenings and point‑of‑care testing as appropriate.
  • Manage members through acute or exacerbation of chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
  • Manage members during short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation episodes.
  • Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 coding.
  • Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations.
  • Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education.
Required Qualifications
  • NP:
    Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care.
  • PA:
    Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
  • Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice (or ability to obtain by start date) without disciplinary actions.
  • Active and unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel.
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire.
  • Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
  • Ability to navigate varied environments and ability to sit, stand, kneel as needed to perform duties.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 1+ year clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred).
  • Experience in geriatric medicine, long‑term care, senior living, or home care settings.
  • 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 & Benefits

Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 total cash, including base pay and bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, 401(k) contribution, and other benefits subject to eligibility.

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, 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 must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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