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7 on/7 off - Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – WellMed Networks, Inc – San Antonio, TX

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$164k

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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 San Antonio, 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, 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 10 to 13 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.

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)
  • Additional Acute Care Certification is required
  • 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

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.

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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist will provide comprehensive care to a geriatric patient population within a hospital setting, maintaining a census of 10 to 13 patients per day. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to drive quality outcomes and contribute to clinical practice initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with additional Acute Care certification. A valid Texas license and DEA registration are required, along with experience or comfort in managing Medicare-aged patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospitalist medicineGeriatric carePatient managementClinical assessmentCollaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$271k (20 salary observations; 134 listings), vs ~$305k nationally (571 salary observations; 3,282 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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,407 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 – San Antonio, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,195 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$137k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 9 employers

4
<$300k
16
$300k
6
$330k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$278k-$445k
#2

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$118k-$400k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive
401k with match
UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services
Optum Care Advanced Provider Clinician Partnership Plan