Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Networks, Inc - San Antonio, TX

Overview

Well Med, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Northeast Pod in San Antonio, 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'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

• Daytime, Monday - Friday
• Be a part of a collaborative and comprehensive health care team
• 100% of patients will have a Well Med employed, contracted or affiliated PCP
• Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially
• Quality vs. Quantity Model – Typically census per hospitalist is 10 to 13 patients per day
• Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
• Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best‑in‑class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go – geographically or professionally – you can do it here

• Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive
• Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan
• 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 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)
• Additional Acute Care Certification is required
• 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
• 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

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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.