Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - El Paso, TX

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in El Paso, TX. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the health of the community by providing comprehensive care to a primarily Medicare-aged population. You'll collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, leveraging clinical resources and support to enhance patient outcomes. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this position not only promises professional growth but also the fulfillment of contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. Embrace the opportunity to advance your career while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

401k with match

Annual quality bonus

Liability coverage

LTD and STD insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA required.
• Current Texas Licensure as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• See patients in various clinics and via telemedicine.
• Collaborate with physicians for coordinated care.

Skills

Patient Management

Clinical Assessment

Documentation Skills

Coding Knowledge

Education

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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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 healthcare better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while caring, connecting, and growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

1. See patients in different clinics in the Greater El Paso Metro area along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
2. Practice in collaboration with our Contracted and Affiliated WellMed physicians, their advanced practice clinicians, and their clinic staff
3. Collaborate to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population on a Medicare Advantage Plan
4. Educate providers on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics, capturing documentation, and adhering to quality protocols
5. Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and to ensure all preventative screenings have been completed
6. 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 influence change collectively 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 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 who excel in 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 provides clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as development opportunities for other roles you may be interested in.

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
• 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

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 wide range 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 law.

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