Physician Associate, Benton & Linn

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Program

Flexible provider schedules available between 20-40 hours per week!

Optum is seeking an NP or PA to join our House Calls team in Benton & Linn County, OR. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization, creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, and coordinates appropriate follow‑up care to improve health and well‑being.

In this role, you will 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.

• Conduct in‑home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam.
• Perform evidence‑based practice screenings including point‑of‑care testing (as appropriate).
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management.
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment.
• Communicate findings in your assessment to inform the member’s PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date; licensure must be unencumbered and free of disciplinary actions.
• Active national NP or PA certification or ability to obtain; for NPs – ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care; for PAs – Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA.
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30‑pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs, and sitting, standing, and kneeling to perform physical assessment.
• Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in highest level of education, clinical setting.
• May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas.
• Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
• Home Health care or home visit experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5% within licensed states if requested.

** 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.

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full‑time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation  actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, United Health Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
United Health 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.