Home & Supportive Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - WellMed Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group • McAllen, TX

257d • $110,000 - $166,500 • Onsite

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Home & Supportive Care team in Hidalgo County, based out of McAllen, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Responsibilities

• Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers that includes, Physicians, APC's, RN Case Managers, Social Workers, and clinic staff.
• Manage care primarily in the patient's home; however, care may require an office or other facility setting depending on the needs of the patient.
• Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditions.
• Treat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions such as infections or exacerbations of chronic diseases.
• Facilitate patient and family decision making regarding treatment decisions and end of life care and serious illness discussions.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

Benefits

• Base salary, plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000
• 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• LTD and STD insurance at no cost to you
• Liability coverage that doesn't require tail coverage ever
• More comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities