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