Optum

Primary Care Physician

TX • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Contract Healthcare

WellMed Medical Group, a partner of the Optum Care network, is seeking an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join their WellMed JJP clinic in Beeville, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a clinician-led organization focused on quality of care over quantity, supported by extensive clinical resources and a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicated to advancing community health and improving care for millions of patients.

Practice Info

  • Typically see 15 to 16 patients per day
  • 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 primary care physicians (IM & FM), hospitalists, and a network of employed/contracted sub-specialists
  • Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care

Compensation

  • Physicians are measured and rewarded on quality of care (most physicians earn $50,000, paid semi-annually)
  • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
  • Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000
  • Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role

Benefits

  • Start with 184 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME
  • 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

Shift & Schedule

  • Clinics are closed for 8 national holidays plus you receive 1 floating holiday

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