(Apply in 3 Minutes) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Monroe and Ontario

Company: Optum
Location: Rochester
Posted on: July 17, 2025

Job Description:

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program. Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Rochester, NY. 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: - Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing - Understands and complies with long-term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities - Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs and other collaborating physicians/providers - Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled members and bi-annually thereafter. Develops a member management care plan upon enrolment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with members and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP in these meetings - Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedure - Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary transfers/acute admissions - Consults with hospital physicians following notification of member transfer - Collaborates with UM staff and PCPs/facility staff to enable medical necessity determinations for requested medical services - Educates members and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting members and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness - Provides counsel, support and education to facility staff - Supports FCMs in developing and providing in-service educational programs to facility staff - Participates in management meetings that include, but may not be limited to: - Weekly case conference reviews - Monthly staff meetings - Schedule Joint Operating Committee meetings - Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings - Continuing education/journal club programs - Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery - On-call for caseload during business hours. May require some participation in clinical on-call program as plan expands - Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews - Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned Home Base Medical Care, a part of Optum, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our medical group provides home-based medical care to patients.Our clinical teams can spend quality-time caring for a smaller number of patients, giving all patients the space, respect, compassion and care they deserve. At Home Base Medical Care, our interdisciplinary teams collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. Join Home Base Medical Care to be part of a growing company full of purpose-driven, action-oriented, and compassionate team members working to dramatically transform healthcare for our communities. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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. Required Qualifications: - Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program - Current state RN license if Nurse Practitioner - Current NP or PA license - Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems - Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Landmark Motor Vehicle Safety policy Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years of clinical experience - Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPC codes - Knowledge of clinical standards of care - Awareness NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems PLEASE NOTE Employees 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. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The 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. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 - $156,000. 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. 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.

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