WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospitalist 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.

 

 

Position Highlights:

Lead a collaborative and comprehensive health care team 100% of patients will have a WellMed primary care provider Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially “Quality vs. Quantity Model” – Typically census per hospitalist is 13 to 15 patients per day Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics  

 

What makes an Optum organization different?

Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables 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  Practice medicine autonomosly, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

 

 Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services  

 

 

About 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.

 

 

 

 

Required Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S. Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment Valid DEA license, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment

 

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.