Part-time NP/PA, House Calls - Walla Walla, WA

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus OR $40,000 Student Loan Repayment

Flexible Schedules Available (24-40 Hours Per Week)

Looking for better work-life balance while still making a meaningful impact on patient care?

At Optum Home & Community Care, we bring healthcare directly to patients where they are most comfortable, in their homes. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we're transforming healthcare through a connected, patient-centered approach that addresses physical, mental, and social health needs.

• Flexible scheduling with provider-selected hours
• No call, weekends, or holidays required
• Choose between 24-40 hours per week
• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program or $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Field-based role focused on preventive care
• Non-prescribing position
• Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships and improve health outcomes

As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA), you'll conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. These visits provide a unique opportunity to identify care gaps, educate patients, and support improved health outcomes through collaboration with primary care providers.

This role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and connecting patients to the resources they need to stay healthy and independent at home.

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
  • Medical history review
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Vital signs and physical examinations
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate
• Identify and document diagnoses that support care management and treatment planning
• Communicate assessment findings to primary care providers
• Help close gaps in care and improve quality outcomes
• Recognize urgent or emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions
• Educate patients about disease management, medications, and treatment compliance
• Assess social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources

Nurse Practitioners

• Active, unrestricted NP license
• Current ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

Physician Assistants

• Active, unrestricted PA license
• Current NCCPA certification

For All Candidates

• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure without disciplinary restrictions
• Active, unrestricted driver's license
• Reliable transportation for travel to patient homes
• Ability to navigate a variety of home environments and perform physical assessment activities
• Compliance with applicable independent practice requirements, where required by state regulations

• 1+ years of clinical experience, preferably in family practice, geriatrics, home health, primary care, or related settings
• Experience working with Medicare or geriatric populations
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits

Join a team committed to improving healthcare access and helping patients live healthier lives at home while enjoying the flexibility and balance you deserve.

Flexible schedules. No call. No weekends. No holidays. Purpose-driven care.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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 the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k 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 UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.