Home & Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
A partner of the OptumCare network, WellMed Medical Group (WMG)
is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our
Home & Supportive Care department in the San Antonio areas. -We are
transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led
care locally. -Start doing your life's best work with the largest
care delivery organization in the world.Position Highlights
- Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care
providers that may include, but is not limited to, Family Practice
and/or Internal Medicine Physicians, RN Case Managers, social
workers, and clinic staff
- Our model is designed to provide a comprehensive, coordinated
model of care to a predominantly Medicare-aged population
- Primarily manage care in the patient's home; however, care may
require an office or other facility setting depending on the needs
of the patient
- Diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic conditions such as
diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical
conditions
- The APC will also treat acute conditions such as minor injuries
and other acute medical conditions such as infections or
exacerbations of chronic diseases
- Facilitates patient and family decision making regarding
treatment decisions and end of life care and serious illness
discussions
- Prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological
interventionsWhat makes an OptumCare organization different?
- WellMed is a Medicare Advantage Plan that operates as a health
system focused on Quality/Value Based Outcomes
- 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
organizationsCompensation/Benefits Highlights:
- Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of
$15,000
- 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 -At WellMed
our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care,
striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're
impacting 240,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in
Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and
contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to
help the sick become well and to help patients understand and
control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our
providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on
preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible
team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)Required Qualifications:
- Masters of Science in Nursing OR Certification by 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
- Current prescriptive authority from the Texas Board of Nursing
OR Current prescriptive authority from the Texas State Medical
Board
- Valid DEA license
- 18+ months of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or a
Physician Assistant
- Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient
population
- Reliable transportation
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- Home health experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
- Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and
maintain relationships with various health plansTo protect the
health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we
serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 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 rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.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 over 14 million people through
more than 38,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 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
here.Would you thrive with OptumCare?
- Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
- Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality
care, not volume?
- Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering
teams?
- Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
- Do you want to be part of something better?Diversity creates a
healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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. -UnitedHealth Group is a
drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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