Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group

Position Highlights

• See 14-16 patients per day; quality-focused provider
• Rewarded on quality of care, typical $15,000 bonuses paid semi-annually
• Start with 184 hours PTO in first year, 5 days for CME, 8 national holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Strong clinical support team: RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, robust IT
• Collaborate with primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists

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

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or licensed Physician Assistant by Texas State Medical Board, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid DEA license or ability to obtain one prior to employment
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Comfortable managing primarily Medicare-aged patient population

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• Works in a managed care environment

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. Salary range reflects total cash compensation  mix of base and bonus is variable based on experience and metric achievement. Pay determined by factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

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.

Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.