Job Description
🏥 Build the Future of Hospital Medicine in Coastal Texas – Join WellMed in Corpus Christi
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group is seeking a passionate and purpose-driven Hospitalist to join our growing team in Corpus Christi, TX . This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of inpatient care in one of Texas’s most vibrant and scenic coastal communities.
At Optum, we’re transforming healthcare nationally while delivering physician-led care locally. As part of the largest care delivery organization in the world, you’ll have the tools, support, and autonomy to do your life’s best work.
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
- Be a Pioneer : Help expand and elevate WellMed’s hospitalist program in Corpus Christi, bringing value-based, patient-centered care to the inpatient setting.
- Collaborative Model : Work with a comprehensive care team where 100% of patients have a WellMed primary care provider.
- Quality Over Quantity : Typical census is 13–15 patients per day, allowing you to focus on outcomes, not volume.
- Whole-Person Care : Our model integrates physical, mental, and social health to treat the whole patient.
- Geriatric-Focused : Serve a panel of Medicare Advantage patients with a focus on prevention and quality of life.
- Performance-Based Incentives : Bonuses tied to quality metrics—not RVUs.
💼 Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + quality-based bonuses
- OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan
- 401(k) with match, Executive Savings Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive benefits through Optum Partner Services
- Relocation assistance available
🌴 Why You’ll Love Living in Corpus Christi
Nestled on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi offers a unique blend of coastal charm, cultural richness, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy:
- Beachfront Living : Miles of sandy shores, water sports, and stunning sunsets
- Affordable Lifestyle : Low cost of living with no state income tax
- Family-Friendly : Great schools, safe neighborhoods, and a welcoming community
- Nature & Wildlife : Explore the Padre Island National Seashore or kayak through coastal estuaries
- Vibrant Culture : A mix of Texan and coastal influences with festivals, art, and local cuisine
Whether you're looking to slow down and enjoy the sea breeze or build something meaningful in a supportive medical community, Corpus Christi offers the perfect backdrop for both.
🩺 About WellMed
Founded by physicians, WellMed is a leader in value-based care for seniors. With over 22,000 clinicians caring for 900,000+ older adults across Texas and Florida, we are committed to innovation, compassion, and results.
✅ Requirements
- M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S.
- Board certified or eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
- Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Valid DEA license
Ready to make a lasting impact in a place you’ll love to call home?
Let’s talk about how WellMed in Corpus Christi can support your goals and help you thrive.
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