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Job description
Primary Care Physician – WellMed | Harlingen, TX
WellMed Medical Group is seeking a Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) to join our Central Park clinic in Harlingen, Texas. This is an opportunity to practice in a value-based care setting where you can focus on building strong patient relationships while delivering high-quality, outcomes-driven care.
In this role, you will care for a primarily senior patient population in an outpatient setting designed to support thoughtful, patient-centered medicine. Physicians typically see 15 to 16 patients per day, allowing for meaningful time with each individual and a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.
You’ll be supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team that includes advanced practice clinicians, nursing staff, case managers, and administrative support. This structure allows you to stay focused on patient care while benefiting from shared expertise and coordinated resources.
This position also offers the opportunity to work closely with a network of primary care physicians, hospitalists, and specialists, ensuring continuity of care across the patient journey.
Position Highlights
Manageable daily patient volume with a focus on quality outcomes
Team-based care model with strong clinical and operational support
Standard clinic setting with a focus on outpatient care
Generous PTO and dedicated CME time
Access to integrated tools, data, and care coordination resources
Why WellMed?
At WellMed, we are focused on redefining care for older adults through a proactive, value-based approach. As part of the Optum Care network, we offer the stability of a national organization while maintaining the close-knit feel of local care teams.
Our care model is designed to support both physicians and patients. We emphasize prevention, long-term relationships, and coordinated care, giving you the time and resources to make a real difference in your patients’ lives
At WellMed, physicians have a voice. You are encouraged to share ideas, contribute to care innovation, and be part of shaping how care is delivered across the organization. With support from Optum, you’ll have access to advanced data insights, technology, and operational infrastructure that enhance your ability to provide high-quality care.
What Sets WellMed Apart
A value-based care model focused on quality, not volume
Strong, collaborative care teams that support physician success
Backing of Optum, a leading national healthcare organization
Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development
A mission-driven approach centered on improving senior care
WellMed serves a large and growing patient population across Texas, with a network of physicians and care teams dedicated to delivering compassionate, coordinated care.
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
Valid DEA license (or ability to obtain)
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
Preferred
Experience or strong interest in a value-based care environment
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Worksite address
harlingen, TX, 78552, US
Who can apply
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