General Practice Full-Time position in Dallas, Texas - Optum

    Optum
    Optum Dallas, United States

    1 month ago

    Optum background
    Full time
    Description

    A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Patient Support Unit team in and around
    Dallas, TX
    . At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

    Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health.

    With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring.

    Connecting. Growing together.


    Position Highlights:

    • See patients in different clinics in the DFW and surrounding areas along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
    • Practice in collaboration with our Contracted and Affiliated WellMed physicians, their advance practice clinicians, and their clinic staff
    • Collaborate to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population on a Medicare Advantage Plan
    • Educate providers on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics, capturing documentation, and adhering to quality protocols
    • Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and to ensure all preventative screenings have been complete
    • Performance will be tracked and comparatively reported using metrics related to the strategic direction and operational needs of the organization

    Required Qualifications:

    • Certification through the American Academy of (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
    • Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
    • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
    • 1+ year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
    • Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
    • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment