Description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

General Role Description:

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic seeks a fulltime Physician's Assistant (PA) needed for a busy Otolaryngology practice. The PA will join a growing ENT Department and work directly with board certified Otolaryngologists. Job responsibilities will include office evaluations, chronic care management, preventive care of both new and established patients, participation, and assistance with ENT procedures in both clinic and hospital settings. The care will be an extension of the ENT physician. Qualified candidates must be available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8a-5p. Some telephone call will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Uses critical thinking to manage care of ENT patients as directed by the physician in an ambulatory setting
• Performs and documents physical exams and interviews as well as the plan of care as decided by the physician
• Discusses relevant findings with the physician
• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs
• Ensures appropriate medications and follow-up are ordered and scheduled.
• Educates patients and their family about medical issues, outcomes, the role of the caregiver, and medication management
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies
• Licensed in the State of Texas
• Board certified or eligible
• Must be current in BCLS and ACLS & CPR certified
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• Previous EPIC experience
• Ambulatory clinic experience
• Experience in geriatric and pediatric care
• Proven solid computer skills

The hourly range for this role is $168.51 to $301.92 hourly based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requisition #: 2294207

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