A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, House Calls WA Statewide Traveler Optum 401(k) United States, Washington, Kent Aug 20, 2026 Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, House Calls WA Statewide Traveler Incentives $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $40,000 Sign-On Bonus
Base salary plus multiple incentive opportunities
All travel expenses covered Location & Travel Travel across the entire state of Washington (approximately 85% travel)
Providers may live anywhere in Washington Schedule & Work-Life Balance Flexible scheduling between 8 AM - 8 PM
No on-call responsibilities
No weekends required
No holidays required About the Role Optum HouseCalls is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other health plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on preventive care, patient education, care gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments
Review medical history and medications
Perform physical exams, screenings, and point-of-care testing
Identify and document diagnoses
Communicate findings to PCPs
Educate patients on health conditions and treatment plans
Address social determinants of health and connect patients with resources
Recognize and respond to urgent clinical situations
Required Qualifications NP:
ANCC or AANP certification (Family, Adult, Geriatric, or AGPCNP)
PA:
NCCPA certification
Active, unrestricted licensure (or ability to obtain)
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to work in various home environments and travel extensively throughout Washington Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of clinical experience (primary care, geriatrics, family practice, or home health preferred)
EMR proficiency
Experience working with Medicare or geriatric populations
Strong patient communication and education skills Why Candidates Consider This Role Extensive travel with expenses fully covered
Live anywhere in Washington
No call, weekends, or holidays
Flexible schedule and strong work-life balance
Preventive, non-prescribing patient care model
Additional incentive opportunities beyond base salary Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $91,700 - $163,700. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 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.