7 on/7 off - Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Networks, Inc – Austin, TX

UnitedHealth Group • Leander, TX

2d • $113,000 - $173,500 • Onsite

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join its Hospitalist Team in Austin, Texas. The role is part of Optum Care Delivery, a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. The clinician works as part of a collaborative, comprehensive healthcare team and has access to the clinical resources, data, and organizational support of Optum.

The position follows a daytime 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The care model emphasizes comprehensive, efficient treatment of the whole patient—physically, mentally, and socially—and typically has a census of 16 to 20 patients per hospitalist per day. The patient panel is limited to geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage coverage, and all patients have a WellMed-employed, contracted, or affiliated primary care provider. Annual quality incentives are tied to quality metrics.

WellMed specializes in preventive healthcare for older adults and is part of a network of doctors, specialists, and other medical professionals serving patients across Texas and Florida. The organization offers opportunities for professional development and career growth. Compensation includes a base salary plus an annual quality incentive; the stated compensation range for this specialty is $113,000 to $173,500, with total cash compensation varying according to factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance.

Requirements

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, or licensure as a physician assistant through the Texas State Medical Board.
• Valid DEA license or ability to obtain one before employment.
• Comfort managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
• Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional acute care certification (identified in the posting as required under Preferred Qualifications).
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Working understanding of and support for a managed care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitalist care as a member of a collaborative, comprehensive healthcare team.
• Manage a patient panel limited to geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage coverage.
• Use a whole-patient care approach that addresses physical, mental, and social health.
• Work within a care model that typically has a census of 16 to 20 patients per hospitalist per day.

Benefits

• Base salary plus annual quality incentive.
• Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Comprehensive benefits package through Optum Partner Services.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Professional development and opportunities to pursue other roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed