Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group

Position Highlights

• Quality vs quantity – typically see 14 to 16 patients per day
• Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most providers earn $15,000 bonuses, paid semi‑annually)
• Start with 184 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, and the clinics are closed for 8 national holidays plus one floating holiday
• Strong clinical support team that includes RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust IT
• Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub‑specialists

• Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000
• 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• LTD and STD insurance at no cost to you
• Liability coverage with tail
• More comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation  actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based on experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• 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 or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• 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

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.