UnitedHealth Group

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group -Corpus Christi, TX

UnitedHealth Group$113K — $173K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification from AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA required
  • Current Texas Nursing or Physician Assistant License necessary
  • Valid DEA license or capability to obtain before employment
  • Experience with Medicare-aged patients mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative clinic environment
  • See 15-16 patients daily, focusing on quality over quantity
  • Collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists for comprehensive patient care
  • Contribute to the clinical support team to enhance patient outcomes
  • Participate actively in quality initiatives for care improvement

Benefits

  • 23 days PTO in the first year plus additional 5 CME days
  • 8 national holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • Annual quality bonus opportunity up to $15,000
  • 401k with employer match and employee stock purchase program
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including LTD and STD at no cost
  • Liability coverage without tail coverage requirement
Full Job Description
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Greenwood clinic in Corpus Christi, TX.

Position Highlights:

  • Quality vs. quantity - typically see 15 to 16 patients per day
  • Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care (earn bonus up to $15,000 per year, paid semi-annually)
  • Start with 23 days PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, plus 8 national holidays and 1 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


Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

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


Required Qualifications:

  • 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


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment


Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000- $173,500. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a medical facility. They offer health technology, health finance, and pharmacy services. They are utilizing clinical data and intelligence to assist in the redesign, automation, and deployment of technology to streamline administrative operations and clinical decision-making. Payment systems for both consumers and providers are critical components of a health-care system.

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350,000 employees
Market Cap
$493.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.4 billion
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$257.1 billion
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