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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Patient Support Unit- WellMed Medical Group - San Antonio

Optum

East Houston, TX
2 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join WellMed Medical Group as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and play a vital role in transforming healthcare for seniors. Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

  • See patients in different clinics in greater San Antonio along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
  • Practice in collaboration with WellMed physicians and clinic staff
  • Provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population
  • Educate providers on proper coding and quality protocols
  • Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and preventative screenings
  • Track performance using metrics related to the organization's strategic direction

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
  • 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population
  • Ability to commute around the greater San Antonio area
  • Be able to work designated hours of 8am-5pm

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics closed for 8 national holidaysComprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services