Home & Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - Edinburg, TX

A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Home & Supportive Care team in the Edinburg, TX area.

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care.

Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring.

Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights :

Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of heath care providers that includes Primary Care Physicians, RN Case Managers, social workers, and clinic staffOur model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient physically, mentally, and socially at each visitPrimarily manage care in the patient’s home;

however, care may require an office or other facility setting depending on the needs of the patientProvide care for some of our sickest patients patients whose needs are beyond what our care management and clinic-based resources can provide, but whom hospice services are not appropriateDiagnose and treats both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditionsTreat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions such as infections or exacerbations of chronic diseasesFacilitates patient and family decision making regarding treatment decisions, end of life care, and serious illness discussionsPrescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

What makes an OptumCare organization different?

WellMed is a Medicare Advantage Plan that operates as a health system focused on Quality / Value Based OutcomesOur care model limits daily volume to allow our providers the time needed to provide quality care to their patients We offer clinical and leadership growth and stability second to noneProviders are supported to practice at the peak of their licenseWe are influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation / Benefits Highlights :

Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $15,Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plank with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidaysComprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services

About WellMed :

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,+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for ,+ older adults across Texas and Florida.

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 BoardValid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantComfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient populationReliable transportation and a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications :

Home health experienceBilingual (English / Spanish) fluencyA working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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