Optum
Primary Care Physician - WellMed Medical Group - Corpus Christi, TX
Optum, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Corpus Christi, TX. 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:
Quality vs. quantity - typically see 14 to 16 patients per day (30 min per visit)Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our physicians are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most physicians earn $50,000, paid semi-annually)Start with 160 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, and the clinics are closed for 8 national holidaysStrong clinical support team that includes NPs, PAs, RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust ITCollaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialistsWhat makes an OptumCare organization different?
Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your licenseWe believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patientsWe are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizationsPractice medicine autonomosly, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organizationCompensation/Benefits Highlights:
Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $50,000401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLTD and STD insurance at no cost to youLiability coverage with tailStudent Loan Assistance ProgramOptumCare Physician Partnership PlanMore comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner ServicesAbout 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.SBoard certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicineActive, unrestricted medical license in Texas or the ability to obtain prior to employmentValid DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employmentPreferred Qualifications:Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluencyA working understanding and support of a managed care environmentThe OptumCare Story:Optum is the largest care delivery organization in the world. At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. 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 .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.By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Disability Solutions to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs.See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at
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 physicians are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most physicians earn $50,000, paid semi-annually)Start with 160 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, and the clinics are closed for 8 national holidaysStrong clinical support team that includes NPs, PAs, RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, clinic administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, nurse advice line, and robust ITCollaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialistsWhat makes an OptumCare organization different?
Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your licenseWe believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patientsWe are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizationsPractice medicine autonomosly, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organizationCompensation/Benefits Highlights:
Base salary plus annual quality bonus with a target of $50,000401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLTD and STD insurance at no cost to youLiability coverage with tailStudent Loan Assistance ProgramOptumCare Physician Partnership PlanMore comprehensive benefits from Optum Partner ServicesAbout 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.SBoard certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicineActive, unrestricted medical license in Texas or the ability to obtain prior to employmentValid DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employmentPreferred Qualifications:Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluencyA working understanding and support of a managed care environmentThe OptumCare Story:Optum is the largest care delivery organization in the world. At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. 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 .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.By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Disability Solutions to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs.See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at