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HouseCalls Practitioner

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Employer
UnitedHealth Group
Location
El Paso, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
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Position Summary

HouseCalls practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year.

General Responsibilities


  • Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. HouseCalls Assessment includes:

  • Past medical history

  • Review of systems

  • Physical examination

  • Medication review

  • Depression screening

  • Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (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 members PCP of potential gaps in care.

  • Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals to Care Improvement Plus and / or the primary care physician.

  • Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.

  • Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Required Education and Experience:


  • NP, MD, or DO board certified or eligible with an active, unrestricted license to practice in state of assignment.

  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting preferred.

  • Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus.

  • Home care or home visit experience a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills are required.

  • Professional image and behavior are required.

  • Strong communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.

  • Ability to navigate on the internet and work with personal computer.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Detail oriented.

  • Dependable and reliable.

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