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Home & Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed - El Paso, TX

Optum

Houston, TX
29 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join WellMed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in El Paso, TX, and be part of a team dedicated to transforming healthcare for a predominantly Medicare-aged population. Leverage your clinical expertise while enjoying a supportive environment focused on patient care and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
  • Provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a predominantly Medicare-aged population
  • Manage care in the patient’s home and other settings as needed
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Facilitate patient and family decision making regarding treatment and end-of-life care
  • Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

Required Qualifications

  • Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA
  • Current Licensure through Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or Texas State Medical Board
  • Valid DEA license or 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
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Home health experience
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Benefits & Perks

Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLTD and STD insurance at no costLiability coverage without tail coverageComprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services