Family Medicine Physician Job at Optum in Texas

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician – Central Brownsville Clinic
Brownsville, TX | WellMed Medical Group, part of the Optum Care network

WellMed Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our established Central Brownsville clinic in Brownsville, Texas.

Position Highlights

• Quality-focused care model: See just 14–16 patients per day, with 30-minute appointments
• No RVUs or volume-based metrics – compensation is tied to quality of care
• Generous time off: 160 hours PTO in year one, 5 CME days, and 8 paid holidays
• Robust clinical support: Includes NPs, PAs, RNs, LVNs, MAs, nurse educators, case managers, referral managers, coders, centralized scheduling, and IT support

Why Join an OptumCare Organization?

• Value-based care: WellMed primarily serves Medicare Advantage patients with a focus on preventive, coordinated care
• Physician well-being: We believe great care starts with caring for our providers and their families
• Career growth: Many of our physician leaders began their careers in our clinics
• Local culture, national impact: Enjoy the support of a national organization while maintaining a strong community connection
• Collaborative environment: We thrive on teamwork and shared success

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + annual quality bonus (target: $50,000)
• 401(k) with match, Executive Savings Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• No-cost LTD/STD insurance
• Malpractice coverage with no tail required
• OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan
• Comprehensive benefits through Optum Partner Services

About WellMed

Founded in San Antonio, WellMed is a leader in preventive care for seniors, serving over 900,000 patients across Texas and Florida. Our network includes 22,000+ clinicians committed to transforming healthcare for older adults.

Qualifications

Required:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Valid DEA license

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience or interest in managed care/value-based care

Physician-led. Patient-centered. Purpose-driven.
Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality care—one patient at a time.