Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - El Paso, TX
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Conroe
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is
seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our
Practice Support Unit team in El Paso, TX. --At Optum, we are
transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led
care locally. --Work with the largest care delivery organization in
the world and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
Position Highlights:
Practice in collaboration with our Contracted and Affiliated
WellMed physicians, their advance practice clinicians, and their
clinic staff
Collaborate to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care
to a mostly Medicare-aged population on a Medicare Advantage
Plan
Educate providers on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics,
capturing documentation, and adhering to quality protocols
Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and to ensure all
preventative screenings have been complete
Performance will be tracked and comparatively reported using
metrics related to the strategic direction and operational needs of
the organization --
What makes an OptumCare organization different?
Our care model limits daily volume to allow our providers the time
needed to provide quality care to their patients--
We offer clinical and leadership growth, and stability second to
none
Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their
license
We are influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the
culture and community of our local care organizations
Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan
401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics are closed for 8
national holidays
Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services --
About WellMed:
At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative
health care, striving to change the face of health care for
seniors.-- WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians,
hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who
excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults across Texas and
Florida.--
Required Qualifications:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
A working understanding and support of a managed care
environment
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To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in a rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.
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The OptumCare Story:
At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of
care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led
organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care
organizations in the world, serving almost 20 million people
through more than 64,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice
clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics,
surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused
on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change
through collaboration and innovation. Learn more about our
journey---- www.workatoptum.com/provider .--
Would you thrive with OptumCare?
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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