Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - Corpus Christi, TX

A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Greenwood clinic in Corpus Christi, TX.

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:

• Quality vs. quantity – typically see 14 to 16 patients per day (30 min per visit)
• Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our providers are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most providers earn $15,000 bonuses, paid semi-annually)
• Start with 160 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, and the clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
• Strong clinical support team that includes RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust IT
• Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists

Required Qualifications:

• Certification through the American Academy of (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
• Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population

Preferred Qualifications:

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