WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospitalist to join our team in Austin, 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.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.
Position Highlights: Lead a collaborative and comprehensive health care team 100% of patients will have a WellMed primary care provider Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially "Quality vs. Quantity Model" – Typically census per hospitalist is 13 to 15 patients per day Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage Will be providing care days or nights What makes an OptumCare organization 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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization 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 Valid DEA license Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency A working understanding and support of a managed care environment Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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