Outpatient Primary Care Physician - WellMed at Gulfgate - Houston, TX
Company: Optum
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Primary Care Physician to join our WellMed at Gulfgate in Houston,
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. We believe you deserve an
exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at
work and at home. 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. Join us and
discover how rewarding medicine can be while -Caring. Connecting.
Growing together.
Position Highlights:
Quality vs. quantity - typically see 14 to 16 patients per day (30
min per visit)
Instead of RVU or volume metrics, our physicians are rewarded for
quality of care (physicians earn $50,000 bonus, paid
semi-annually)
Start with 160 hours PTO in first year, plus 5 days for CME, and
the clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
Strong clinical support team that includes NPs, PAs, RNs, LVNs,
MAs, scribes, nurse educators, case managers, clinic
administrators, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling,
nurse advice line, and robust IT
Collaborate with our primary care physicians (IM & FM),
hospitalists, and network of employed/contracted
sub-specialists
What makes an Optum Career 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
-Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan
401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock
Purchase Program
160 hours of PTO, 40 hours CME, and clinics are closed for 8
national holidays
Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services -
About WellMed:
In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or
M.B.B.S.
Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family
Medicine
Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas or the ability to
obtain prior to employment
Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
Preferred Qualifications:
A working understanding and support of a managed care
environment
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually
based on full-time employment. - -Salary Range is defined as total
cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base
and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.
- -Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to
local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications,
etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers
benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and
recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter
where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll
find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare 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.
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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