Per Diem, Nurse Practitioner- Butler and Beaver Counties
Listed compensation
$53-$79/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
$5000.00 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
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 to start 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
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
- Active and unrestricted driver’s license
- In addition to a driver’s license, 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 $53 - $79 per hour. 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams and medication reconciliation, within nursing homes and senior living settings. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide advanced care planning and patient education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, or Geriatric care and possess an unrestricted state license. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required to navigate between various patient care environments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,414 active listings.
Of the 40 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 35% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$164k | Geriatrics median $137k (middle half $130k–$137k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Geriatrics listings in Pennsylvania | 43 active | 578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% remote · 35% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,414 active listings |
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