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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed at Remcon - El Paso, TX

Optum

Houston Heights, TX
7 days ago
Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000

Job Description

Join WellMed at Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in El Paso, TX, focusing on quality care for Medicare-aged patients. Enjoy a supportive environment with collaborative care and comprehensive benefits, including generous PTO and a quality bonus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide quality patient care in a collaborative environment
  • Manage a patient load of 14 to 16 patients per day
  • Work with a strong clinical support team
  • Participate in continued education and training

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Benefits & Perks

Base salary plus annual quality bonus401k with matchExecutive Savings PlanUHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLTD and STD insurance at no costLiability coverage without tail coverage160 hours PTO plus 5 days for CME