UnitedHealth Group·Kalamazoo, Michigan
Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members, including physical exams and medication reconciliation. Collaborate with primary care providers to close gaps in care and educate patients on disease management.
Up to $40K Student Loan Repayment OR $20K Sign-on Bonus In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work life balance.
Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week.
No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required.
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.
We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
As a team member of our Optum HouseCalls team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.
This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.
We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings.
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HouseCalls is an innovative, performance-driven program that brings care directly to members’ homes.
As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members.
This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).
Primary Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including: Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate) Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning Communicate findings to members’ PCPs to address gaps in care Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred) Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.
Requires active NP or PA certification and unrestricted state licensure. Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Michigan are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants who can step into primary care settings with minimal onboarding. This posting requires a valid Michigan Medical License, Controlled Substance License, and Federal DEA License, and prior primary care experience is preferred. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm credential status and prepare examples of primary care experience before applying.
