Physician Assistant / APC - Urology - Kelsey-Seybold - Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 173,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contributions

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Physician Assistant to join the Urology team at Kelsey‑Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas. This role involves delivering patient care across General Urology, Urologic Oncology, and more, alongside a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have necessary qualifications like NCCPA certification and a Texas state license.

We offer a competitive compensation range of $113,000 - $173,500 along with a comprehensive benefits package. This position is part of a drug‑free workplace, requiring passing a drug test for employment.

Qualifications

• Certification through the NCCPA.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the Texas State Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations on new and established patients.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room for urologic procedures.
• Conduct virtual/telehealth visits for appropriate patient populations.
• Perform office-based procedures like prostate biopsies and flexible cystoscopy.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Education

Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Overview

Kelsey‑Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is recruiting a Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, multi‑disciplinary Urology team. The PA will work alongside Urologists and advanced practice providers to deliver patient care across General Urology, Urologic Oncology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, and Men's Sexual Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations on new and established patients; provide autonomous, ongoing care across General Urology, Urologic Oncology, FMPRS, and Men's Sexual Health; order and interpret diagnostic studies; screen patients for escalated care or hospital admission; maintain accurate EPIC documentation.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room for urologic procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted cases; conduct pre‑operative evaluations, patient counseling, and surgical preparation; provide post‑operative follow‑up care in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Conduct virtual/telehealth visits for appropriate patient populations, including follow‑up care, prescription management, and symptom triage; actively participate in the virtual health platform to expand access and continuity of care.
• Perform office‑based procedures: PTNS, Testopel pellet insertion, Foley/catheter changes, prostate biopsies, flexible cystoscopy; fit and maintain pessaries for female pelvic floor conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies
• Certification through the NCCPA
• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the Texas State Medical Board

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Benefits

Compensation range: $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus, and may increase based on productivity and performance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.

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.