Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - El Paso, TX and southwest New Mexico
Optum
El Paso, TX
21 hours ago
$90k - $110k
Job Description
Join WellMed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and be an integral part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare in rural communities. You'll have the support of a global organization while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Key Responsibilities
See patients in different clinics as well as home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
50-75% travel with overnight stays in rural locations
Practice in collaboration with contracted and affiliated WellMed physicians and clinic staff
Provide comprehensive, coordinated care to a mostly Medicare-aged population
Educate providers on coding, risk adjustment metrics, and quality protocols
Assure safe transitions of care from inpatient to home
Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and screenings
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
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes
A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Benefits & Perks
Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000401k with matchExecutive Savings PlanUHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLTD and STD insurance at no costLiability coverage without tail coverage