(Only 24h Left) Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls in Montgomery and Macon counties, AL Position Available In Macon, Alabama

Job Description:

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Optum is seeking aNurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Montgomery andMacon counties, AL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization,that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across thecare continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Careteam, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in thecomfort of their homes. This important preventive care helpsidentify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition tocoordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health andwell-being. At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practicewithin Home and Community Care are creating something new in healthcare. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service,compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our mostvulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses thephysical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they maybe

• helping patients access and navigate care anytime andanywhere.

We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journeyfor patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chanceto improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growingtogether. In this role you will have the ability to achieve worklife balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flextheir time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and noholidays required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-homeassessments including an evaluation of past medical history, reviewof systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, andcomprehensive physical exam
• Perform evidence-based practicescreenings including point of care testing (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medicalmanagement in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list ofcurrent and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge andjudgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findingsin your assessment that will be used to inform member’s PCP ofpotential gaps in care
• Identify urgent and emergent situationsand intervene appropriately
• Educate members on topics such asdisease process, medication, and compliance You’ll be rewarded andrecognized for your performance in an environment that willchallenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes tosucceed in your role as well as provide development for other rolesyou may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Active NPlicense or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must beunencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actionsincluding probation or restrictions against privilege to practice

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NPs:

APCs working in jurisdictions that authorize APCs to practiceautonomously or without formal supervision must have obtainedapproval to practice autonomously or without formal supervisionfrom their licensing board, if applicable. New hires who areeligible and have not applied prior to hire date, must apply topractice autonomously or without supervision within 1 month ofhire. If not eligible to practice autonomously or without formalsupervision at hire, the APC must begin working towards meeting therequirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply forapproval to practice autonomously or without formal supervisionwithin 3 months of becoming eligible; or

PAs:

Ability to work undera Collaborative Agreement in applicable states

• Active ANCC orAANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult,Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Carecertification, or the ability to obtain national certificationand/or NP license in state of assignment by start date
• Ability tocomplete physical requirements of the job including moving a30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a varietyof dwelling conditions, remain in a stationary position andposition self to perform physical assessment
• Driver’s license andaccess to a reliable transportation to complete home visitassessments

Preferred Qualifications:

• May be requested to obtainadditional licensure in other geographic areas
• 1 years ofclinical experience in their highest level of education, clinicalsetting
• Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine,or endocrinology
• Home Health care or home visit experience
• Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assignedregion, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advancednotice, eligible for additional compensation incentives
• Fluencyin Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or otherlanguage Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from$104,500
• $156,000.

Total cash compensation includes base pay andbonus and is based on several factors including but not limited tolocal labor markets, education, work experience and may increaseover time based on productivity and performance in the role. Wecomply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition toyour salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefitspackage, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchaseand 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibilityrequirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us,you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer underapplicable law and qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, national origin, religion,age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protectedby local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations./ OptumCareis a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drugtest before beginning employment.