Nurse Practitioner, Home Visits - Statewide Traveler, CO

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Job Description - Nurse Practitioner, Home Visits - Statewide Traveler, CO (2317784) Nurse Practitioner, Home Visits - Statewide Traveler, CO - 2317784 $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program This role requires travel across the entire state of Colorado, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives. Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Colorado. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. Home Based Medical Care involves travel to patient residences. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities Manage chronic illnesses in a complex elderly population with multimorbid conditions focused on wellness, avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and ER visits, providing patient education about disease processes, improving overall quality of care, and increasing patient satisfaction in the healthcare system. Document timely with an added focus on closing HEDIS quality gap measures and recapturing HCCs. Engage new patients enrolling in the program with a comprehensive geriatric focused initial assessment that includes functional eval, social and safety assessments, cognitive screening and mental health assessments and more. Triage, diagnose, and treat patients on an urgent basis in home with an array of equipment and medications. Order and interpret appropriate tests including x-rays, labs, and EKGs to diagnose, prescribe and treat within the provider’s scope of practice and consistent with the standards of care. Start treatment in the home at the point of care. Collaborate with patient’s PCP and specialists as needed. Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery. What makes an Optum Career different? As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in‑class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license. We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients. We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations. We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here. Compensation & Benefits Highlights Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility. Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company. Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock). Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage. Robust clinician learning and development programs. Required Qualifications Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Current, unrestricted NP licensure in the state of Colorado. Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Colorado. 2+ years of clinical experience in primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care. Driver's License and access to reliable transportation; to travel up to 85% within Colorado (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visits if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy. Preferred Qualifications Proven knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes. Proven knowledge of clinical standards of care. Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum