Per Diem Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Networks, Inc - San Antonio, TX
Optum
Houston, TX
1 month ago
Job Description
Join WellMed, part of the Optum family, as a Per Diem Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in San Antonio, TX. Contribute to a transformative healthcare model focused on improving patient outcomes and supporting a diverse team dedicated to excellence in care.
Key Responsibilities
Work daytime, Monday – Friday, as needed
Be a part of a collaborative and comprehensive health care team
Manage a patient panel limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
Utilize proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially
Aim for a quality vs. quantity model with a typical census of 10 to 13 patients per day
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)
Additional Acute Care Certification is required
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
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
A working understanding and support of a managed care environment