Part-time (20 hpw) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, As
Listed compensation
$110k-$164k
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment OR $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.
We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings.
Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is an integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Advanced Practice Clinician within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members.
We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Providers.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct Comprehensive Assessments, Including
- Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
- Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
- Support members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
- Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
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
- For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
- Active, unrestricted licensure in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
- Active and unrestricted driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
- Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
- Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)
- Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $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.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Clinician provides comprehensive clinical care to high-risk members in nursing homes and assisted living settings. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, medication reconciliation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient health journeys.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted license in Wisconsin and possess either ANCC/AANP certification for NPs or NCCPA certification for PAs. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various patient care environments are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time (20 hpw) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Assisted Living - Rock and Dane Counties, WI at UnitedHealth Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Geriatrics (PA) — ranked against 73 active Geriatrics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Geriatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,788 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 66% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in geriatrics (pa) | ranked against 73 Geriatrics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$164k | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Geriatrics listings in Wisconsin | 6 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician assistant listings in Wisconsin | 76 active | 4,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 66% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on · $40k loan repayment | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Geriatrics PA listings | 35 in the last 30 days | 55 the 30 days before (−36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties) | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 · #4 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,788 active listings |
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