Primary Care Physician

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join WellMed at Northern Hills in San Antonio, TX. This role offers the opportunity to practice within a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. You will be supported by extensive clinical resources and data, working in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing community health.

Practice Info

• Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
• Model designed to provide 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
• Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care

Compensation

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics
• Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000
• Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus

Benefits

• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

Requirements

• 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 prior to employment
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• Preferred: A working understanding and support of a managed care environment