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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, FT Primary Care - Port St Lucie, FL -Primary Care

UnitedHealth Group Inc • port saint lucie, FL 34985 • Posted 4 days ago

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WellMed Medical Group, a partner of the Optum network, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinic in Port St Lucie, FL. This role involves practicing with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to primarily geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage coverage. The position offers a quality-based compensation model with a focus on patient care rather than volume, including bonus incentives based on quality metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
  • Provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient - physically, mentally, and socially - at each visit
  • See 14 to 16 patients per day
  • Manage a patient panel predominantly geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
  • Participate in bonus incentives based on quality metrics

Qualifications

Required

  • 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 Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Florida State Medical Board or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
  • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population

Preferred

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Full Job Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, FT Primary Care - Port St Lucie, FL

A partner of the Optum network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our WellMed Port St Lucie Clinic. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally. Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position Highlights: *

  • * Practice 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? *
  • * 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, 5 days of 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: *
  • * 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 Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Florida State Medical Board or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment * Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment * Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population Preferred Qualifications: *
  • * Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency * A working understanding and support of a managed care environment 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.

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