<p>A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is needed to join a physician-led, value-based primary care practice in Stuart, Florida, serving a Medicare-aged adult population within a nationally recognized senior-focused care network. This is a full-time, employed position offering a guaranteed compensation model, robust benefits, and the clinical autonomy to practice at the top of your license — backed by the infrastructure of a Fortune 5 organization. The practice emphasizes preventive care, evidence-based medicine, and team-based collaboration, making it an ideal fit for an APP who wants meaningful patient relationships without the administrative burden of independent practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Guaranteed base compensation ranging from $109,500 to $164,000 annually, with bonus eligibility tied to quality metrics — not volume</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term care coverage</li> <li>Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance plus 5 dedicated CME days annually</li> <li>23 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays per year</li> <li>Retirement benefits including employer-funded contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for UnitedHealth Group stock</li> <li>Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) partnership opportunities available</li> <li>Clinician learning and development programs with defined pathways for professional growth and geographic mobility</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, 40-hour work week with a structured schedule designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>Adult primary care focus with an emphasis on preventive health and value-based care for Medicare-aged patients</li> <li>Physician-led, team-based care model with robust clinical support staff</li> <li>Autonomy to practice at the full scope of NP or PA licensure within a collaborative environment</li> <li>Evidence-based medicine framework with access to clinical data, analytics, and resources from a global health organization</li> <li>Part of a network serving more than 900,000 older adults across Texas and Florida, with over 22,000 primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and APCs</li> <li>Access to a broad specialist referral network through more than 16,000 affiliated medical offices</li> <li>Managed care environment with quality-driven performance metrics and national-scale care improvement initiatives</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>National certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li> <li>Active Florida licensure through the Florida Board of Nurse Examiners (NP) or the Florida State Medical Board (PA), or the ability to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Valid DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as an NP or PA</li> <li>Comfort managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population in a primary care setting</li> <li>Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with managed care principles preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Stuart is a coastal city on Florida's Treasure Coast, known for its charming downtown waterfront, world-class fishing, and access to pristine Atlantic beaches — earning it the nickname "Sailfish Capital of the World." The area offers a relaxed, small-city lifestyle with excellent schools, a low crime rate, and a strong sense of community, while remaining within easy driving distance of West Palm Beach and its international airport. For clinicians seeking warm weather, outdoor recreation, and an affordable alternative to South Florida's larger metros, Stuart is a compelling place to build a long-term career and life.</p>