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$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.xc2xa0Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Louisiana. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, youxe2x80x99ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. Wexe2x80x99re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, itxe2x80x99s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.xc2xa0In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required.xc2xa0xc2xa0This role requires travel across the entire state of *ENTER STATE NAME*, approximately 85% of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives.xc2xa0Primary Responsibilities:Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical examPerform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate)Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatmentFormulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessmentCommunicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform memberxe2x80x99s PCP of potential gaps in careIdentify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriatelyEducate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliancexc2xa0Youxe2x80x99ll 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.Required Qualifications:Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practiceActive ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start dateAbility to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessmentAccess to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visit assessmentsxc2xa0xc2xa0Preferred Qualifications:1+ yearsxc2xa0of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical settingxc2xa0Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, or Endocrinologyxc2xa0Home Health care or home visit experiencexc2xa0May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areasxc2xa0xc2xa0**PLEASE NOTE**xc2xa0Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. xc2xa0If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. xc2xa0The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.xc2xa0At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyonexe2x80x93of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomexe2x80x93deserves 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 xe2x80x94 an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.xc2xa0xc2xa0Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.xc2xa0UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.