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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Home Based Medical Care - Garland County, AR
UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide home-based medical care in Garland County, Arkansas. The role involves traveling to patient residences to perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and manage ongoing patient health.
Job Description
Role Overview
Home Based Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Hot Springs, AR for Garland County and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients and provide ongoing care.
- Develop and update patient management care plans upon enrollment and after hospitalizations.
- Prescribe appropriate diagnostics and interventions to prevent unnecessary acute admissions.
- Perform basic nursing procedures including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, and wound care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes and wellness promotion.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, interdisciplinary teams, and medical directors.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current NP/PA license and current state RN license (if NP).
- Current valid DEA license or ability to obtain by start date.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- 2+ years of clinical experience in primary care, home-based care, geriatrics, palliative care, or emergency/urgent care preferred.
Requirements & Skills
Specialty
Primary Care
Education
Master
Licenses
RNAPRNPADEA
Skills
Home HealthPatient AssessmentCare PlanningGeriatricsPalliative CareWound CareIV PlacementPhlebotomy