Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician - WellMed Networks, Inc - San Antonio, TX

Optum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Hospitalist Physician to join a collaborative team in San Antonio. This role offers the chance to provide quality care to a limited panel of geriatric patients, emphasizing a quality-over-quantity approach. With a focus on innovative healthcare practices, you will benefit from a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. The position comes with a competitive compensation model based on quality metrics, ensuring that your expertise is recognized and rewarded. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact on the health of your community while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

Robust clinician learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Active medical license in Texas and valid DEA license required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred for better patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to a limited patient panel of geriatrics.
• Collaborate with a healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Quality Metrics Evaluation

Geriatric Care

Autonomous Practice

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Board Certification in Family or Internal Medicine

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospitalist Physician to join our Downtown Pod 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.

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.

Position Highlights:

1. Be a part of a collaborative and comprehensive health care team
2. 100% of patients will have a WellMed primary care provider
3. Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient - physically, mentally, and socially
4. "Quality vs. Quantity Model" - Typically census per hospitalist is 13 to 15 patients per day
5. Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
6. Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics

What makes an Optum Career different?

1. Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
2. We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
3. We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
4. Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

1. Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
2. Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
3. Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
4. Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
5. Robust clinician learning and development programs

About WellMed:

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:

1. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S.
2. Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine
3. Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas
4. Valid DEA license
5. Ability to work 12 hours at night on a regular basis

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
2. A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $387,000 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).

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.