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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

NP or PA Per Diem - HouseCalls - Allen County, IN

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$53-$79/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

$3,500 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 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 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) **Not needed for Patient Connect but needed for ISNP and IESNP
  • 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 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 conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams and medication reconciliation, within senior living and nursing home settings. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide advanced illness planning and support for patients during sub-acute rehabilitation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active ANCC/AANP certification for NPs or NCCPA certification for PAs, along with an unrestricted state license and driver's license. At least one year of clinical experience in a long-term care or geriatric setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPhysical examinationEvidence-based screeningICD-10 documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient counselingChronic illness management

Geriatric Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$164kNurse Practitioner median $198k (middle half $166k–$239k)78 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$147k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Indiana293 active14,212 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 38% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatric Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 56 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,257/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.