Physician Hospitalist FM​/IM - WellMed Networks, Inc Corpus Christi, TX

Overview

Well Med, 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.

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 erience 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.

• Daytime hospitalist, 7 on/off
• Be a part of a collaborative and comprehensive health care team
• 100% of patients will have a Well Med employed, contracted, or affiliated PCP
• 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 10 to 13 patients per day
• Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage

• 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 autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

In 2011, Well Med partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. Well Med 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 Well Med our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors.

Well Med 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.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
• Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine, or currently completing an accredited residency program
• 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

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

The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $387,000 per year based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, United Health Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with United Health Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.