Home & Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed - El Paso, TX
Optum
Houston Heights, TX
1 day ago
$104,500 - $156,000
Job Description
Join Optum's Home & Supportive Care team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in transforming healthcare for the Medicare-aged population, supported by a collaborative team and comprehensive resources.
Key Responsibilities
Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers
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 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
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 bonus401k with matchExecutive Savings PlanUHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLTD and STD insurance at no costLiability coverage without tail coverage