Physician - Outpatient Primary Care - WellMed Medical Group - El Paso, TX
About The Position
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking an internal medicine or family medicine physician to join our Paisano clinic location in El Paso, 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S.
- Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine, or currently completing an accredited residency program
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Valid DEA license, or the ability to obtain prior to employment
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
- Physicians are measured and rewarded on quality of care
- Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists
- Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Benefits
- 184 hours PTO in first year
- 5 days for CME
- Clinics are closed for 8 national holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Strong clinical support team that includes NPs, PAs, RNs, LVNs, MAs, scribes, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust IT
- Competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
- Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
- Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
- Robust clinician learning and development programs
- 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
Ph.D. or professional degree
