Home & Supportive Care Physician - WellMed Medical Group - McAllen, TX

A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group is seeking a physician to join our Home & Supportive Care team in Hidalgo County, based out of McAllen, Texas.

Position Highlights:

• Practice with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers that includes, Physicians, APC’s, RN Case Managers, social workers, and clinic staff.
• Our model is designed to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a predominantly Medicare-aged population.
• Primarily manage care in the patient’s home; however, care may require an office or other facility setting depending on the needs of the patient.
• Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditions.
• Treat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions such as infections or exacerbations of chronic diseases.
• Facilitate patient and family decision making regarding treatment decisions and end of life care and serious illness discussions.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

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
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in Palliative Care and/or Geriatrics
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• A working understanding and support of a managed care environment