Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, HouseCalls - Yakima, WA

Salary: $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign‑on Bonus. This role offers work‑life balance with flexible scheduling between 8am‑8pm over a 7‑day work week. No on‑call, no weekend, and no holiday duties.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family, is building an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs. Our House Calls team helps patients navigate the health care system and connects them to support services.

The House Calls program brings care directly to members' homes. As a House Calls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members.

This non‑prescribing, field‑based role focuses on 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.
• Perform 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.

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance and provided development opportunities for other roles.

• 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 and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; that is, ability to sit, stand, and kneel as needed to perform assessments.
• For states that allow independent practice without a Collaborative Agreement, you must obtain licensing board approval (if required) and apply for eligibility within the specified timelines.

• 1+ years of clinical experience in family, geriatric, or home health settings.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during 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 factors such as local labor markets, education, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for all.

Optum Care 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.

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