Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, HouseCalls Albany Schenectady
Optum/UHG · Albany, New York, United States · US
Clinical Practice
–
physician
Nurse
Demand80
Career growth70
Healthcare fit40
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Posted range is $125,000–$175,000 total cash; over five years, pay may grow with experience and performance but remains tied to clinical productivity and Medicare Advantage funding.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-27
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- physician, Nurse
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Good for NPs/PAs who want autonomous home-based clinical work with a health plan, predictable schedule, and no prescribing. Less ideal for those seeking a non-clinical career transition or acute/procedural care.
Who should apply
NPs/PAs with geriatric, family, or home health experience; clinicians comfortable with driving and in-home assessments; those interested in value-based care and Medicare Advantage.
CV angle
Highlight direct patient assessment, medication reconciliation, chronic disease management, geriatric care, care coordination, EMR proficiency, and experience with Medicare/geriatric populations. Emphasize independent clinical decision-making, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Skills to highlight
- In-home health assessments
- Medication reconciliation
- Geriatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Point-of-care testing
- EMR proficiency
- Care coordination
- Patient education
Role summary
Optum HouseCalls NP/PA conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members, focusing on preventive care, gap closure, and coordination with primary care. Non-prescribing, field-based role with driving and equipment transport.
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