Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - WellMed - Corpus Christi, TX
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is
seeking a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner to join our
Morgan Clinic in the Corpus Christi, TX metro 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 doing your life's best
work.(sm)Position Highlights:
Practice with a multi-disciplinary
team of heath care providersOur 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"Patient panel is predominately
geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverageBonus incentives are
based on quality metrics What makes an OptumCare organization
different?
WellMed is a Medicare Advantage Plan
that operates as a health system focused on Quality/Value Based
OutcomesOur 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
noneProviders are supported to practice at the peak of their
licenseWe are influencing change on a national scale while
maintaining the culture and community of our local care
organizationsCompensation/Benefits Highlights:
Base Salary plus Annual Quality
Incentive with a target of $15,000Optum Care Advanced Provider
Clinician Partnership Plan 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock
Purchase Program160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics are
closed for 8 national holidaysComprehensive 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) or American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC)Current Licensure through the Texas
Board of Nurse ExaminersValid DEA license or the ability to obtain
one prior to employment1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse
PractitionerComfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient
populationFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of
this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19
booster doses must also comply with those state requirements.
UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local
regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain
necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior
to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to
perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodation.Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluencyA
working understanding and support of a managed care environment To
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.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.
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