WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in San Antonio, 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 & Primary Responsibilities:
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of heath care providers
Our 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” – Typically see 14 to 16 patients per day
Patient panel is predominately geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics
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.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
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.
