Nurse Practitioners HouseCalls Cook, Lake, IL

Optum Home & Community Care, a distinguished part of the Optum family of businesses, is pioneering a transformative approach in healthcare by integrating physical, mental, and social care to form a comprehensive and holistic model. Their mission centers around making healthcare more accessible and navigable for patients anytime and anywhere. This innovative organization emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, constantly striving to provide seamless health journeys tailored to individual needs. Optum’s HouseCalls program is a remarkable example of their commitment to delivering preventive care by bringing healthcare services directly to the patients’ homes, enhancing the quality of life for Medicare Advantage and other plan members.

The role of a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (either Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is vital in driving this vision forward. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct comprehensive annual in-home health assessments in a field-based, non-prescribing capacity focused on improving patient health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers. Candidates benefit from an attractive $10,000 sign-on bonus for external hires and the flexibility to manage their schedule within an 8 AM to 8 PM window across the week without the need for on-call duties, weekends, or holidays. This promotes a healthy work-life balance and reduces the burnout frequently associated with traditional healthcare roles.

HouseCalls clinicians perform detailed assessments that include reviewing medical history, medication reconciliation, vital signs, physical examinations, and evidence-based screenings such as point-of-care testing where appropriate. Their role extends beyond clinical evaluations to identifying and documenting diagnoses that influence care management and treatment planning. Collaboration with patients’ primary care physicians is a crucial aspect of this role, allowing the clinician to bridge gaps in care effectively and coordinate necessary interventions. Recognizing urgent or emergent health situations and responding appropriately is also an essential responsibility.

In addition to clinical skill, HouseCalls clinicians educate patients about disease processes, medications, and compliance, while addressing social determinants of health—such as financial, environmental, or social barriers—that might impact patient wellbeing. They provide referrals to resources that support patients holistically. As community-based healthcare providers, clinicians need to skillfully navigate varied home environments, manage equipment transportation, and work with diverse populations, notably geriatric and Medicare beneficiaries.

Candidates should hold current certifications and licensure appropriate for their profession, including ANCC or AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners or NCCPA certification and state licensure for Physician Assistants. They must possess a clean, active driver’s license with reliable transportation and the physical capability to conduct home visits safely. This role is suitable for those seeking to contribute meaningfully to patient care without the constraints of traditional clinical settings, and who are eager to grow professionally within a supportive and performance-driven environment.

Compensation ranges between $109,500 and $164,000 annually, reflecting various factors such as local labor markets, experience, education, and productivity. Beyond salary, employees are offered a competitive package including benefits, incentives, recognition programs, 401k contributions, and equity stock purchase options subject to eligibility. OptumCare fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and health equity, striving to eliminate barriers faced by underserved populations while promoting environmental responsibility and community health improvement. Joining OptumCare means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.