Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group
About The Position
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Parkdale Plaza clinic in Corpus Christi, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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 or the ability to obtain prior to employment
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
- 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
- A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
Responsibilities
- Quality vs. quantity – typically see 14 to 16 patients per day
- Providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most providers earn $15,000 bonuses, paid semi-annually)
- Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists
Benefits
- 184 hours PTO in first year
- 5 days for CME
- Clinics are closed for 8 national holidays plus you receive one floating holiday
- Strong clinical support team that includes RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust IT
- Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000
- 401k with match
- UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- LTD and STD insurance at no cost to you
- Liability coverage with tail
- More comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
