NP or PA - Outpatient Primary Care - WellMed at Remcon - El Paso, TX

UnitedHealth Group•El Paso, TX

9d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

WellMed, a partner of the Optum Care network, is seeking an advanced practice clinician to join its outpatient primary care clinic at Remcon in El Paso, Texas. Providers typically see 14 to 16 patients per day and are measured and rewarded based on quality of care rather than RVUs or patient volume. Most clinicians earn a quality bonus of $15,000, paid semi-annually. The position includes a strong clinical support team and opportunities to collaborate with primary care physicians, hospitalists, and employed or contracted subspecialists. The role serves a primarily Medicare-aged patient population. WellMed focuses on preventive care for older adults and is part of Optum, a clinician-led organization offering clinical resources, data, and organizational support. The compensation range for this specialty is generally $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. Compensation depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase based on productivity and performance. Candidates must pass a drug test before 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).
Current licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or a Physician Assistant license through the Texas State Medical Board.
Valid DEA license or ability to obtain one before employment.
Comfort managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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.
Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient primary care to a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
Deliver quality-focused care; providers are evaluated and rewarded based on quality rather than RVUs or volume.
Collaborate with primary care physicians, hospitalists, and employed or contracted subspecialists.
Work with the clinic's clinical support team and resources to support patient care.

Benefits

184 hours of PTO in the first year.
Five days for CME.
Clinics closed for eight national holidays.
Base salary plus annual quality bonus, with a target of $15,000.
401(k) with employer match.
Executive Savings Plan.
UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.