Nurse Practitioner - House Calls - St. Charles and St. Louis Counties, MO
Company: Optum
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: July 6, 2025
|
|
Job Description:
$20,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for
Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team
in Kansas City, MO. Optum is a clinician-led care organization,
that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the
care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care
team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the
comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps
identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to
coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and
well-being. At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice
within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health
care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service,
compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most
vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the
physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may
be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and
anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey
for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance
to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing
together . 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. 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. 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. 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 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
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 ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics,
Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute
Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification
and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date Ability to
complete physical requirements of the job including moving a
30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety
of dwelling conditions, and remain in a stationary position and
position self to perform physical assessment Driver's license and
access to reliable transportation to complete home visit
assessments Preferred Qualifications: 1 year 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 The salary range for
this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time
employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not
limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers 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
UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives. 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.
Keywords: Optum, Olathe , Nurse Practitioner - House Calls - St. Charles and St. Louis Counties, MO, Healthcare , Kansas City, Kansas