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Home & Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed - El Paso, TX

Optum

North Houston, TX
3 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare for Medicare-aged patients. You'll have the resources and support to make a significant impact in patient care while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
  • Manage care in the patient’s home and other facility settings as needed
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Facilitate patient and family decision making regarding treatment
  • 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 bonus with a target of $15,000401k with matchLTD and STD insurance at no costLiability coverage without tail coverageComprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services