Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Housecalls - Statewide Traveler Oregon
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for
individuals who have not previously participated in this
program.
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about
another gadget; it is about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is
no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use
your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to
be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse
Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and
incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of
patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's
success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse
Practitioners.
HouseCalls is a Nurse Practitioner led model of care designed
around the person offers a fulfilling career where you can focus on
what brought you into medicine: keeping patients healthy.
Providers perform annual clinical assessments to members in the
comfort of their homes. HouseCalls visits are effective in reducing
health risks, identifying acute issues, and connecting members to
key support services. The Optum HouseCalls team had a 99%-member
satisfaction rate in 2021.
In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life
balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their
time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no
holidays required.
OPTUM is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal
care. As one of the largest employers of Advance Practice
Clinicians, Optum offers unparalleled career development
opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past
medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation,
vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
* Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of
care testing (as appropriate)
* Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active
medical management in the furtherance of treatment
* Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using
clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your
assessment
* Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to
inform member's PCP of potential gaps in care
* Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene
appropriately
* Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication,
and compliance
* Travel up to 85%
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
* Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date.
Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved
disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against
privilege to practice
* Active national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain
national certification in state of assignment by start date
(For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family,
Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician
Assistant national certification through NCCPA)
* Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including
lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and
a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to
perform physical assessment
* Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments
* Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
* 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of
education, clinical setting
* Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or
endocrinology
* Home Health care or home visit experience
* Ability to travel up to 5% within licensed states if requested
for additional incentives (with notice, based on business
needs)
* May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other
geographic areas
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's
large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health
and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our
first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to
serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas
on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest
potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams
against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible
ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm)
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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