About this opportunity
UnitedHealth Group lists this Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Kelsey Seybold Clinic at Main Campus opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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 45 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 1000 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.
Position Highlights and Responsibilities:
Primary Focus is centered on responsibilities within the hospital & outpatient clinic setting. In addition, other duties assigned may and can include: clinic office evaluations, virtual visit assessments and office call reports.
Qualified candidates must be available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8a-5p; call may be required in special circumstances
Uses critical thinking to manage care of cardiac patients as directed by the physician in both the hospital and clinic settings
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.
Ensures appropriate medications and follow-up are ordered and scheduled.
Educates patients and their family about cardiac and medical issues, outcomes, the role of the caregiver, and medication management.
Hospital Responsibilities:
Serve as physician extender in the hospital & outpatient clinic setting
Participate in discharge planning as directed by the physician
Start & complete discharge process in hospital's medical record for KSC Cardiology inpatients as directed by the physician
Participate in daily physician rounds and follow up on KSC cardiology patients as directed by the physician
Assist in the completion of procedure documentation as needed for diagnostic and interventional procedures as directed by the physician
Actively participate and serve as the primary point of contact for department EPIC Optimization requests and implementations
Cardiology Clinic Responsibilities:
Serve as physician extender in the clinic setting
Evaluate patients in the clinic setting
Document evaluations in a timely manner
Order medications and tests as per guidelines and protocols
Follow-up on tests and consults
Schedule clinical studies as per guidelines and protocols
Coordinate referrals/consults
Handle MKO messages, results, CC charts, telephone encounters and surgical risk assessments as needed within scope of practice and as directed by the supervising physician
Actively participate and serve as the primary point of contact for department EPIC Optimization requests and implementations from the clinical provider perspective
Substitutes for other department extenders as needed, which will take priority to other duties, both inpatient and outpatient
What makes an Optum career different?
As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
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:
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) have or obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of date of hire.
Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Minimum 3 years general PA experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous EPIC experience
Strong computer skills
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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