Patient Support Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Networks - Austin, TX

• See patients in different clinics in greater Austin along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
• Practice in collaboration with our Employed, 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  

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable 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  
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 

• Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive 
• 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  

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
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

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?

• 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: 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.