Nurse Practitioner-HouseCalls - Mid West Regional Traveler; IA,KS,MN,MO,ND,SD,NE, WI
Company: Optum
Location: Olathe
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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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.
This role requires willingness for regional travel within the
Mid-West Region "Flexible provider schedules available to work 20
or 40 hours per week!" Optum is seeking a Regional Traveler to join
our HouseCalls team in the Mid-West Region. 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. Primary Responsibilities:
Travel up to 100% - this is a Regional Traveler role covering the
Mid-West Region: IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI 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 ANCC or
AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult,
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
certification. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any
open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or
restrictions against privilege to practice Willingness to obtain
additional licensure in assigned geographic areas 1 years of
clinical/family/geriatric practice experience as an NP Proficient
with electronic medical records and the internet Willingness to
travel via car, airplane, etc. up to 85% of the time Preferred
Qualifications: Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal
medicine, or Endocrinology Home Health care or home visit
experience Physical Qualifications: 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 Pay is
based on several factors including but not limited to local labor
markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to
$160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all
minimum wage laws as applicable. PLEASE NOTE Employees must be in
an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a
minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an
employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments
will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice
Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months
to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.
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.
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