Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group-Rockport, TX

Well Med Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Well Med at Rockport.

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

• Typically see 14 to 16 patients per day.
• Providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care, with most earning $15,000 bonuses paid semi‑annually.
• Start with 184 hours PTO in the first year, plus 5 days for CME, 8 national holidays, and one floating holiday.
• Strong clinical support team including RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust IT.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and a network of employed/contracted sub‑specialists.

• Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $15,000.
• 401(k) with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• LTD and STD insurance at no cost.
• Liability coverage that doesn't require tail coverage ever.
• Comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner Services.

• 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 ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare‑aged patient population.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

• Working understanding of a managed care environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.

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.