Job Description

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Float Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Kingsville, 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. Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: Quality vs. quantity – typically see 14 to 16 patients per day (30 min per visit) Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care Solid 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 Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists Compensation/Benefits Highlights: ~ Base salary plus annual quality bonus ~ Comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services, including medical, dental and vision ~401k with match, UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program ~ Liability coverage with tail What makes an OptumCare organization different? WellMed is mostly a Medicare Advantage Plan that operates as a health system focused on quality/value-based outcomes Providers, heal thyself! Our providers are the absolute best in caring for our patients, and we believe that our providers must also have time to care for themselves and their families Most of our leaders began their careers in our clinics, developing clinical and leadership growth opportunities for you We are influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations We recognize that we are better together, and collaboration is the key to healthier patients and an invigorating work environment In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: 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 Ability to be comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation and current automobile insurance Preferred Qualifications: ~1+ years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ~ Proven working understanding and support of a managed care environment ~ Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 - $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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