Nephrology Physician Assistant - Impactful, Collaborative

UnitedHealth Group; Webster (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of Optum, is seeking an advanced practice clinician (NP or PA) to join the nephrology team in Texas. You will work with a supervising physician to manage CKD, AKI, and electrolyte abnormalities in ambulatory care, applying evidence-based practices and educating patients.

You will also handle inbasket tasks and patient inquiries. Requirements include Texas license, MSN or equivalent with FNP or ANCC/AANPCP certification, or NCCPA for PA, prescriptive authority, DEA

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• At least 1 year nephrology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and electrolyte abnormalities in an ambulatory setting.
• Deliver evidence-based patient care.
• Educate patients and maintain inbasket; respond to MKO questions.
• Adapt communication to patient population and privacy considerations.
• Perform telephonic follow-ups and review labs after discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Nursing master's degree

NCCPA-Certified (PA)

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of Optum, is seeking an advanced practice clinician (NP or PA) to join the nephrology team in Texas. You will work with a supervising physician to manage CKD, AKI, and electrolyte abnormalities in ambulatory care, applying evidence-based practices and educating patients.

You will also handle inbasket tasks and patient inquiries. Requirements include Texas license, MSN or equivalent with FNP or ANCC/AANPCP certification, or NCCPA for PA, prescriptive authority, DEA