Nurse Practitioner – Regional Traveler – HouseCalls – Southeast Region Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus forindividuals who have not previously participated in thisprogram. This role requires willingness for regional travel within theSoutheast Region

• mostly NC, SC
• Optum is seeking a Regional Traveler
• to join our HouseCalls teamin the Southeast Region. Optum is a clinician-led careorganization, that is creating a seamless health journey forpatients across the care continuum.
• As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’llprovide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort oftheir homes. This important preventive care helps identify andreduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinatingappropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.
• At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home andCommunity Care are creating something new in health care. Together,we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care andindustry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patientpopulations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mentaland social needs of our patients wherever they may be
• helpingpatients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’reconnecting care to create a seamless health journey for patientsacross care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improvethe lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growingtogether.

• Primary Responsibilities:

  Travel up to 100%

• this is a Regional Traveler role covering theSoutheast Region
• mostly NC and SC but could include:

AL, AR, FL,GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, USVI

Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medicalhistory, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs,and comprehensive physical exam Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of caretesting (as appropriate) Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medicalmanagement in the furtherance of treatment Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions usingclinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of yourassessment Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to informmember’s PCP of potential gaps in care Identify urgent and emergent situations and interveneappropriately Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, andcompliance

• You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in anenvironment that will challenge you and give you clear direction onwhat it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics,Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare certification. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of anyopen/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation orrestrictions against privilege to practice Willingness to obtain additional licensure in assigned geographicareas

• 1+ years of clinical/family/geriatric practice experience as anNP Proficient with electronic medical records and the internet
• Willingness to travel via car, airplane, etc. This is a RegionalTraveler role covering 4 states-travel is 100% Must live in North Carolina or South Carolina

• Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, orEndocrinology Home Health care or home visit experience

• Physical Qualifications:

  Ability to complete physical requirements of the job includinglifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs anda variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel toperform physical assessment

• PLEASE NOTE

• Employees must be in an active regular status.

Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from thedate of hire /rehire/transfer.

• If an employee leaves Home andCommunity, the student loan repayments will cease.
• The employeemust remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician rolewithin Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefitof the student loan repayments.
• The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annuallybased on full-time employment.

Pay is based on several factorsincluding but not limited to local labor markets, education, workexperience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies withall minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensivebenefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stockpurchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject toeligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin acareer with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choiceof 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.
• OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are required to passa drug test before beginning employment.