Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - El Paso, TX
Optum
Houston, TX
19 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join WellMed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and play a vital role in transforming healthcare for seniors. With a focus on collaborative care, you'll work with a dedicated team to ensure optimal health outcomes for a Medicare-aged population, all while enjoying the support of a leading healthcare organization.
Key Responsibilities
See patients in different clinics in the Greater El Paso Metro area along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
Practice in collaboration with WellMed physicians and their clinic staff
Collaborate to provide a comprehensive model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population
Educate providers on coding, risk adjustment metrics, documentation, and quality protocols
Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and preventative screenings
Track performance using operational metrics
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
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 coverageComprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services