PA - Home Health

Details

Client Name
Optum - Syracuse
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
PA
Specialty
Home Health
Job ID
20268166

Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
02/05/2026
Duration
0

Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
• 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 in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform 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

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:
• Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date; licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
• Active national NP or PA certification or the ability to obtain national certification in state of assignment by start date (For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA)
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remain in a stationary position and position self to perform physical assessment
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visit assessments

Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years of clinical experience in their 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 for additional incentives (with notice, based on business needs)

Client Details

City
Syracuse
State
NY
Zip Code
13201