7 on/7 off - Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Networks, Inc – Austin, TX
Listed compensation
$113k-$174k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Hospitalist 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.
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
- Daytime, 6:00AM – 6:00PM, 7 days on / 7 days off
- Be a part of a collaborative and comprehensive health care team
- 100%25 of patients will have a WellMed employed, contracted or affiliated PCP
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 16 to 20 patients per day
- Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage
- Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics
- What makes an Optum Care organization different?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable 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
We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation/Benefits Highlights
- Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive
- Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan
- 401k with match and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 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
Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional Acute Care Certification is required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
- A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. 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.
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The hospitalist will manage a census of 16 to 20 geriatric patients per day within a collaborative, quality-focused care model. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive, efficient medical care and contributing to practice initiatives that improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and possess a valid Texas license and DEA registration. Experience in managing a Medicare-aged patient population is required, and acute care certification is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$272k (19 salary observations; 131 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (556 salary observations; 3,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,420 active listings.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 7 on/7 off - Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Networks, Inc – Austin, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,196 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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