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A Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to infant, children and adolescent patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$133,442 / year median in New York
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Optum United States, York, Amherst Aug 25, 2026
In-Home Care | No Nights | No Weekends | No Holidays Looking for a role where you can build meaningful patient relationships while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? This field-based opportunity allows you to deliver care directly in patients' homes throughout your assigned territory, with no evening shifts, weekend coverage, or holiday requirements. Bring Care to Patients Where They Need It Most Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is redefining how care is delivered by creating a more connected and personalized healthcare experience. Through innovative care models and interdisciplinary collaboration, we're helping patients navigate the healthcare system and access the support they need to live healthier lives. As part of the Optum Care at Home team, you'll work alongside a dedicated group of healthcare professionals focused on improving outcomes for patients with complex medical needs. By meeting patients where they are, you'll help remove barriers to care and provide the personalized support that helps them remain safely at home. Join us and start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. About the Optum Care at Home Program The Optum Care at Home (OAH) program delivers longitudinal, integrated care to high-risk patients in the comfort of their homes. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you'll serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing comprehensive assessments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and partnering with patients and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey. This role offers the opportunity to practice autonomously, build lasting patient relationships, and make a direct impact on quality of life while caring for some of our most vulnerable populations. Primary Responsibilities Perform comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
Medical history review
Medication reconciliation
Physical examinations and vital signs
Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, when appropriate
Manage patients experiencing acute illnesses or exacerbations of chronic conditions through assessment, diagnostics, and treatment interventions
Support members during short-term rehabilitation and recovery periods
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members
Lead advanced illness and goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and caregivers
Why Clinicians Choose Optum At Optum, you'll find a collaborative practice environment, innovative resources, and a mission-driven culture focused on improving health outcomes. In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, you'll enjoy: Significant student loan repayment or sign-on bonus opportunities
A predictable schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays
Independence and autonomy in patient care
Longitudinal relationships with patients and caregivers
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
The ability to make a meaningful impact in the communities you serve