A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Home & Supportive Care team throughout the Treasure Coast, FL area. 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 Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Position Highlights:
Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers that includes Primary Care Physicians, RN Case Managers, social workers, and clinic staff
Provide care for some of our sicker patients – patients whose needs are beyond what our care management and clinic-based resources can provide, but for whom hospice services are not appropriate
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
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
Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditions
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, end of life care, and serious illness discussions
Prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
What makes an Optum 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 organizations
Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $15,000
Optum Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan
401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
20 days of PTO, 40 hours CME, and 8 paid 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:
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 Florida Board of Nursing OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Florida State Medical Board, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
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
Reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
Home health experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.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.