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Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls
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What they do
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to 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.
$130,288 / year median in New York
+29% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls Optum United States, York, Norwich Sep 12, 2026 $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program or $30,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Enjoy the flexibility to create a schedule that supports your work-life balance. Providers can arrange their hours between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM throughout the week, offering greater control over when they work. No call responsibilities, weekend coverage, or holiday shifts are required. Part-Time Opportunity | 24 Hours Per Week Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is transforming healthcare through a more integrated and patient-centered approach. By combining industry-leading resources and services, we help meet the physical, mental, and social needs of the individuals we serve. As a member of the Optum HouseCalls team, you'll work alongside an interdisciplinary care team to help members navigate healthcare resources, access preventive services, and stay healthier in their homes. We're creating a more connected care experience across every stage of the healthcare journey. Join us as we Care. Connect. Grow together. HouseCalls is a unique, outcomes-focused program that delivers healthcare directly in members' homes. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you'll perform annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other eligible health plan members. This field-based, non-prescribing role is designed to support preventive care, close care gaps, and collaborate with primary care providers to improve overall health outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
Complete comprehensive in-home health evaluations, including:
Medical history review and medication reconciliation
Vital signs assessment and physical examination
Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing when appropriate
Identify and document conditions that support care planning and disease management
Communicate assessment findings to primary care providers to help address care gaps
Recognize and appropriately respond to urgent or emergent health concerns
Educate members on chronic conditions, medications, and treatment adherence
Assess social determinants of health and connect members with appropriate resources and services
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