Practice Setting
Field based, in-home assessments
Preceptorship Description
This preceptorship is with Optum Housecalls in the areas of Muscogee, Troup, and Talbot counties. The following sample job description offers a general overview of responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity to work on head-to-toe assessments and time management skills.
"In this role, you will conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members within a geographic area of responsibility. While the average visit is 45-60 minutes, the nature of the House Calls 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.
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. The House Calls Assessment includes:
* Past medical history
*Review of symptoms
* 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 the PCP of potential gaps in care
*Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance"
Specialties
Adult
Gerontological
Women's Health
