Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - El Pas[...]

Primary Care Plus; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Practice Support Unit in El Paso, TX. The role involves patient care across various settings, collaboration with physicians, and a focus on Medicare-aged patients. The organization offers a supportive environment with resources to enhance patient care and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

401k with match

Annual quality bonus

LTD and STD insurance

Liability coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.

Responsibilities

• See patients in different clinics and via telemedicine.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinic staff.
• Educate providers on coding and quality protocols.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA

Current licensure through Texas Board

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - El Paso, TX - 2284662 role at Primary Care Plus.

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Practice Support Unit team in El Paso, 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 & Primary Responsibilities

• See patients in different clinics in the Greater El Paso Metro area along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits.
• Practice in collaboration with our contracted and affiliated WellMed physicians, their advanced practice clinicians, and their clinic staff.
• Collaborate to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population on a Medicare Advantage Plan.
• Educate providers on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics, capturing documentation, and adhering to quality protocols.
• Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and that all preventative screenings have been completed.
• Performance will be tracked and comparatively reported using metrics related to the strategic direction and operational needs of the organization.

What makes an Optum Career different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license.
• We believe that better care for clinicians leads to better care for patients.
• We are influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go—geographically or professionally—you can do it here.

Compensation/Benefits Highlights

• Base salary, plus an annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000.
• 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• LTD and STD insurance at no cost to you.
• Liability coverage that doesn’t require tail coverage ever.
• More comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services.

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. 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 caring for over 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 challenges you and offers clear pathways for success and development.

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.
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes.
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year, based on full-time employment. Pay is determined by factors including local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications. Optum complies with all applicable minimum wage laws. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive programs, stock purchase options, and 401k contributions. Join us and enjoy a wide array of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test before employment.