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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