UnitedHealth Group - North Fort Myers, FL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
North Fort Myers, FL
10,001+ employees
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
About the position
The Primary Care Physician role at WellMed in Ft. Myers, FL, is designed for clinicians who are passionate about providing comprehensive care to a predominantly geriatric patient panel. This position emphasizes a quality-driven approach to healthcare, allowing physicians to practice autonomously while being supported by a collaborative team and a robust healthcare organization. The role includes a focus on treating the whole patient—physically, mentally, and socially—while also contributing to innovative care practices that enhance patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers.
- Provide comprehensive care to patients, focusing on physical, mental, and social health.
- Manage a patient panel primarily consisting of geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage coverage.
- Adhere to a quality vs. quantity model, typically seeing 14 to 16 patients per day.
- Participate in quality metrics to earn bonus incentives.
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.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Florida or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.
- A working understanding and support of a managed care environment.
Benefits
- Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $50,000.
- Optum Physician Partnership Plan.
- 20 days of PTO, 5 days of CME, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays.
- 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services.
