7 on/7 off - Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Networks, Inc – San Antonio, TX
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 San Antonio, Texas. The role is part of Optum Care Delivery, a clinician-led organization focused on improving health care and supporting clinicians through clinical resources, data, and a collaborative environment. The position follows a daytime, seven-days-on/seven-days-off schedule. The hospitalist team typically manages 10 to 13 patients per day, with a patient panel limited to geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage coverage. All patients have a WellMed-employed, contracted, or affiliated primary care physician. The care model emphasizes efficient, comprehensive treatment of the whole patient—physically, mentally, and socially—and quality metrics inform bonus incentives. Compensation includes a base salary and annual quality incentive. The compensation range for this specialty is generally $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. The role also offers an advanced provider clinician partnership plan, a 401(k) with match, an employee stock purchase program, and comprehensive benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Additional acute care certification.
- 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.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
- Working understanding of and support for a managed care environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide hospitalist care as part of a collaborative health care team.
- Manage a primarily geriatric patient panel with Medicare Advantage coverage, typically 10 to 13 patients per day.
- Deliver comprehensive care addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs.
- Contribute to care quality measured through quality metrics.
Benefits
- Base salary plus annual quality incentive.
- Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan.
- 401(k) with match.
- UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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