Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant HouseCalls - Part Time - Yuma, AZ

Compensation & Scheduling

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Part‑time 20 hours per week

Work‑life balance: flexible scheduling between 8 am – 8 pm over a 7‑day week. No on‑call, no weekends, no holidays required.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs. Our 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 field‑based role focuses on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCPs). Non‑prescribing.

• 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 Nurse Practitioners (NPs):
  Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care
• For Physician Assistants (PAs):
  Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state where you will practice (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license
  • Access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If operating in a state that allows independent practice, you must obtain board approval within 1 month of starting (or begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible). This applies to NPs/PAs who are not yet 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 during home visits
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations

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, or 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.