Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Kentucky are open across Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and Louisville and other Kentucky metros, with employers like Deaconess Health System, LifeStance Health, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required.
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 Optum HouseCalls team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
HouseCalls is an innovative, performance-driven program that brings care directly to members' homes. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
- Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
- Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
- Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
- Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care
- Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
- Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance
- Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed
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 to complete home visits
- Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
- If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board-if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
- Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits
- Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
Compensation
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.
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.
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Deaconess Health System13

- LifeStance Health7

- St. Elizabeth Healthcare4

- Kroger3

- Sound Physicians3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services33
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Retail3
- Telecommunications1
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Kentucky.
- Current NP certification from ANCC or AANP in a recognized specialty
- Active, unencumbered state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one to two years of clinical NP or RN experience in a relevant setting
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurse practitioner jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 39+ nurse practitioner openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and Louisville. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Kentucky?
Nurse practitioners in Kentucky earn a median of about $122,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,710 for the lowest 10% to over $162,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kentucky cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and Louisville have the most nurse practitioner openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Kentucky?
Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Kentucky include Deaconess Health System, LifeStance Health, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 15% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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