Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed at Remcon - El Paso, TX

Optum • Houston, TX

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About The Position

A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Remcon clinic location in El Paso, TX. Position Highlights: Quality vs. quantity - typically see 14 to 16 patients per day (30 min per visit). Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most providers earn $15,000 annual bonuses, paid semi-annually). Start with 160 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, and the clinics are closed for 8 national holidays. Strong clinical support team that includes RNs, LVNs, MAs, scribes, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust IT. Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.
• Manage a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
• Work with a strong clinical support team.

Benefits

• Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000.
• 401k with match.
• Executive Savings Plan.
• 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
• Education Level: Master's degree