Physician Assistant - Dermatology - Wellesley, MA Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of Optum, seeks a Physician Assistant to join our Dermatology team in Wellesley, MA. You will perform physical assessments, triage urgent issues, and help manage patient care alongside dermatology physicians.

This full-time role includes minor procedures and collaboration with specialists, within a physician-led, value-based care system that supports professional growth and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program.
• Active and unrestricted PA license in Massachusetts.
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire.
• Two years of dermatology experience.
• Maintains BLS certification and professional certification as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments in Dermatology and triages urgent vs emergent problems.
• Assesses and treats patients with support from physician colleagues.
• Develops a care plan and may prescribe medications or other treatments.
• Performs minor procedures such as suturing and lesion excision.
• Collaborates with physicians; orders/interprets labs and tests; participates in continuity of care.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Massachusetts PA license

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Dermatology team in Wellesley, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions in Dermatology. Determines urgent versus emergent problems and triages patients to appropriate specialty physicians. Assesses and treats patients with support from other physician colleagues. May develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments.
• Performs minor operative procedures including suturing and lesion excision.
• Collaborates with the physician in the management of patient care. Such support may include ordering and interpreting laboratory work and other diagnostic studies, assisting the physician in operative procedures, performing pre-operative histories and physical exams, and maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies.
• This is a full time position, Monday through Friday.

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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 of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
• Active and unrestricted PA license in the State of Massachusetts
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• Two years of dermatology experience
• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

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.