Float Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group - Austin

WellMed Medical Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Austin Provider Float Team in the South Austin area. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will play an integral role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care with the clinical resources and support of a global organization. Position Highlights Practice with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers Model designed to provide efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient at each visit Quality‑vs‑Quantity model – typically see 14 to 16 patients per day Patient panel is predominantly geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage Bonus incentives based on quality metrics Compensation and Benefits Highlights Base salary plus quality bonus Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company Robust retirement offerings including employer‑funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock) Comprehensive benefits plan – medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME, and malpractice coverage Robust clinician learning and development programs Required Qualifications Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center, or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Current licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or the Texas Medical Board Valid DEA license or ability to obtain one prior to employment 1+ year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare‑aged patient population Preferred Qualifications Working understanding and support of a managed care environment Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum