Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Medical Group – San Benito, TX

UnitedHealth Group•San Benito, TX

12d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its team in San Benito, Texas. As part of Optum Care Delivery, the provider contributes to the organization’s goal of improving healthcare and caring for a primarily Medicare-aged patient population. WellMed is a quality- and value-based health system focused on preventive care for older adults. The role typically involves seeing 15 to 16 patients per day. Providers are measured and rewarded based on quality of care rather than RVUs or patient volume, with an annual quality bonus target of $15,000. The provider works with a strong clinical support team and collaborates with primary care physicians, hospitalists, and employed or contracted subspecialists. WellMed offers clinical and organizational resources, opportunities for clinical and leadership development, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position includes 23 days of PTO in the first year, five CME days, eight national holidays, and one floating holiday. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and potential bonus, depending on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience.

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 as a Physician Assistant through the Texas State Medical Board, or ability to obtain licensure before employment.
Valid DEA license or ability to obtain one before employment.
Comfort managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
Fluent in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Working understanding of and support for a managed care environment.
At least one year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients, typically seeing 15 to 16 patients per day.
Manage a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
Collaborate with primary care physicians, hospitalists, and employed or contracted subspecialists.
Work with the clinical support team to deliver quality, value-based care.
Contribute practice ideas and initiatives to improve care.

Benefits

Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000; bonus may be up to $15,000 per year and is paid semi-annually.
401(k) with matching contribution.
UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
Liability coverage with tail.
23 days of PTO in the first year.
Five CME days.
Eight national holidays and one floating holiday.
Comprehensive benefits package through Optum Partner Services.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.