Home and Supportive Care- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - S[...]

UnitedHealth Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to transforming patient care. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you'll work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients in their homes. This role emphasizes quality over quantity, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional healthcare while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. With competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients, particularly seniors. Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation and compassionate care.

Benefits

401k with match

Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

160 hours of PTO

40 hours CME

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Closed for 8 national holidays

Qualifications

• Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA required.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Manage care primarily in patients' homes, treating acute and chronic conditions.
• Facilitate patient decision-making regarding treatment and end-of-life care.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Clinical Diagnosis

Pharmacological Interventions

Communication Skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Physician Assistant Certification

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Home and Supportive Care- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - San Antonio, TX New

WellMed Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Home & Supportive Care team in San Antonio, 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. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights:

• Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of heath care providersthat includes Primary Care Physicians, RN Case Managers, social workers, and clinic staff
• Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially – at each visit
• Primarily manage care in the patient’s home; however, care may require an office or other facility setting depending on the needs of the patient
• Provide 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 appropriate
• Diagnose and treats both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditions
• Treat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions such as infections or exacerbations of chronic diseases
• Facilitates patient and family decision making regarding treatment decisions, end of life care, and serious illness discussions
• Prescribes 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 Outcomes
• Our 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 none
• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• We 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 Bonus
• Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan
• 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
• Comprehensive 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 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults across Texas and Florida.

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 one 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home health experience
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

The OptumCare Story:

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. Learn more about our journey www.workatoptum.com/provider .

Would you thrive with OptumCare?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player – comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.

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.