Home & Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed - El Paso, TX

Job Description

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant  to join our Home & Supportive Care team in El Paso, TX .  Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

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As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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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.

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Position Highlights :

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• Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers that includes, Physicians, APC’s, RN Case Managers, Social Workers, and clinic staff.

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What makes an Optum Career different?

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Compensation / Benefits Highlights :

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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.

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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 :

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Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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Preferred Qualifications :

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Home health experience

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The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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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.

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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.