Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Medical Group – Brownsville, TX
About The Position
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its team in Brownsville, Texas. As part of Optum Care Delivery, the clinician will contribute to the organization’s goal of improving healthcare and helping patients live healthier lives. The care model focuses on comprehensive, whole-person care addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. It emphasizes quality over quantity, with a typical census of 15 to 16 patients per clinician, and provides access to a strong clinical support team. The role primarily serves a Medicare-aged patient population. WellMed is a network of medical professionals focused on preventative healthcare for older adults. The posting describes an environment that supports clinicians with clinical resources, data, collaboration, and opportunities to contribute practice ideas and initiatives.
Requirements
- Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the 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 licensure as a Physician Assistant through the Texas State Medical Board; alternatively, the ability to obtain the required license before employment.
- Valid DEA license, or the ability to obtain one before employment.
- Comfort managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- A working understanding of and support for a managed care environment.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care addressing patients’ physical, mental, and social needs.
- Manage a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
- Contribute practice ideas and initiatives intended to improve patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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