Primary Care -Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed

Well Med, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Northwest Blvd clinic in Corpus Christi, TX. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

• Quality vs. quantity – typically see 15 to 16 patients per day
• Providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care rather than RVU or volume metrics
• Start with 23 days of PTO per year, plus 5 days for CME; 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 a network of employed/contracted sub‑specialists

• As the largest employer of advanced practice clinicians, we provide a best‑in‑class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
• Better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We influence change on a national scale while maintaining local culture and community
• We grow talent from within; geographic or professional advancement is possible here

• Base salary plus an annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000
• 401(k) with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Long‑term disability and short‑term disability insurance at no cost to you
• Liability coverage that does not require tail coverage ever
• More comprehensive benefits through Optum Partner Services

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and a bonus, based on local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

• 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

• Working understanding and support of a managed care environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• At least one year of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.