Primary Care Physician

2 weeks ago


McAllen, TX, United States Optum Full time
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Mcallen, 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:
  • 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 holidays
  • Strong 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 IT
  • Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted sub-specialists
What makes an Optum career 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 autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
  • Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $50,000
  • OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan
  • 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services
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 ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Valid DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment


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