WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Ft. Myers, FL. 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.At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Position Highlights:
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially – at each visit
“Quality vs. Quantity Model” – Typically see 14 to 16 patients per day
Patient panel is predominately geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics
What makes an Optum organization different?
Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables 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
Practice medicine autonomosly, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $50,000
Optum Physician Partnership Plan
20 days of PTO, 5 days of CME, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services
About WellMed:In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. 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. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine
Active, unrestricted medical license in Florida or the ability to obtain prior to employment
Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
The Optum Story:At Optum, 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.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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.