Nurse Practitioner - Optum Care At Home - Fulton, Floyd, Bartow, Forsyth - GA
Company: Optum
Location: Cartersville
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have
Not Previously Participated in this Program Optum Care At Home,
part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse
Practitioner to join our team in Fulton, Floyd, Bartow & Forsyth -
GA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the
way clinicians work and live. Optum Care At Home 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. Position in these functions works as a provider
member within the HBMC interdisciplinary team in the direct
delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an
assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and
well-being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP,
HBMC interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed,
the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to
develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the
patient journey. Primary Responsibilities: - Performs an initial
comprehensive assessment of all newly enrolled patients and
provides ongoing care thereafter - Develops a patient management
care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in
condition warrant or following hospitalization - Meets with
patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly
developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising
physician in these meetings, when applicable - Comfortable with
basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood
draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc.
New hire and annual skills check/training provided Prescribes
appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary
acute admissions - Completes follow-up and post-discharge
assessments according to documented standard operating procedure -
Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team
following notification of patient transfer - Educates patients
and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting
patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote
wellness - Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to
patient care and clinical excellence - Implements HEDIS measure
campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest
standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management
and delivery - Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing
research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing
education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews -
Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and
regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or
physician assistants Optum Care At Home, 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 accredited program - Current state
NP license or ability to obtain by start date - Certification
through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP),
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the ability to
obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of
assignment by start date - Current active DEA
licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire,
per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) -
Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle,
you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle
Safety policy Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years of clinical NP
experience in IM, Geriatrics, Primary Care, ED, Urgent Care, Home
Health Care visits or similar setting - Proven excellent
administrative and organizational skills and the ability to
effectively communicate with seniors and their families - Proven
computer literate and able to navigate the internet Compensation
for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000.
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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