Nurse Practitioner | Telehealth Primary Care | Optum Medical Group
Listed compensation
$110k-$164k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
$7,500 Sign-on bonus for external candidates.
No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
Optum Medical Group is seeking an NP to join our team serving Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Indiana. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.
At Optum, we provide additional services that augment the work done by primary care teams by providing additional capacity to help patients manage their current situations. We are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.
Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.
Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights
Improve the quality of health for Medicare Advantage members across the states served by helping to monitor and manage the members alongside the primary care teams.
Use audio and visual technology to complete patient examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
- Documenting/Charting patient information in line with current policies and procedures.
- Hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CST
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
- Patients will be seen via telemedicine visits
- 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
- Perform transition of care visits for patients recently discharged from acute or post-acute settings
- 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
What Makes an Optum Organization Different?
Practice at the Peak of Their License
- We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone – this is the foundation of the team-based care model
- The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
- We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
- Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive compensation
- Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
- Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Excellent PTO package
- Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)
The Optum Story: At Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.
Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians.
You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more about our journey at workatoptum.com
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Active DEA license with no restrictions in 1 State
- Must Reside in one of the following States – KS, MO, WI, IN, OH, VA, NC, TN, SC, GA
- Minimum of three (3) years of in person clinical NP experience (post-graduation)
- Able to apply for Autonomous Nursing Privileges based on State Regulations
- Must have access to high-speed internet and phone lines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Experience with Epic.
- Multiple Licenses in the following States preferred (KS, MO, WI, IN, OH, VA, NC, TN, SC, GA) with ability to obtain.
- Experience in managed care environment.
- Experience working in a virtual setting.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000 annually.
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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive telemedicine assessments, including physical exams and medication reconciliation, to manage Medicare Advantage members. Coordinate care with primary care teams and educate patients on disease processes and treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree (MSN) and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with an active DEA license. Candidates must have at least three years of in-person clinical NP experience and reside in one of the specified states.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner | Telehealth Primary Care | Optum Medical Group at UnitedHealth Group a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,082 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #6 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 1,615 active listings.
Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.3 / 10 · top 5% in primary care (np) | ranked against 1,082 Primary Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$164k | Primary Care median $134k (middle half $125k–$150k)51 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 23% remote · 70% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | US Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #15 of 17 specialties | postings stay open a median 29 days · 14% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 414 postings, 1,820 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 1,006 in the last 30 days | 626 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 73/100 · #6 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,615 active listings |
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