Physician Assistant Endocrinology Kelsey Seybold Clinic at Meyerland

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician in Endocrinology for outpatient care in Houston. You will support adults with Diabetes and chronic disease management, performing exams, managing medications, and providing patient education.

Qualifications include U.S. certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA), Texas licensure (Nurse Practitioner or PA), and graduation from an approved U.S. program. Excellent team-based care with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA is required.
• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Texas State Medical Board license is required.
• Graduate of an approved U.S. training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Obtain medical histories and perform exams.
• Diagnose, treat and manage Endocrinology patients with focus on Diabetes.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Provide health education and counseling.
• Refer to specialists as needed.
• Manage clinic encounters independently.
• Support patient communication via telephone and email.

Education

AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification

Texas licensure (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Graduate of an approved training program in the United States

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 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

The Advanced Practice Clinician in Endocrinology is a mid-level provider working in an adult ambulatory care setting. The APC will provide patient-centered support for the achievement of positive clinical outcomes and prompt evaluation and treatment of patients referred to Endocrinology with focus in Diabetes Mellitus. The APC will provide aid in health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling for patients referred to Endocrinology. Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic with focus on Chronic disease management of Diabetes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to prescribe medications.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments and examinations.
• Diagnose, treat and manage patients.
• Assess the need for and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies.
• Counsel and teach health and nutrition
• Screen and refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Understands reimbursement criteria and Endocrinology billing/coding.
• Performs specific duties delineated by the managing physician.
• Also performs clinic encounters independent of the physician.
• Provides clinical management through patient telephone and email messages.
• Participates in at least one Endocrinology CME offering per year.
• No hospital services or hospital call.
• Outpatient only: Mon - Fri: 8am -5pm

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

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
• Graduate of an approved training program in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
• Experience in Endocrinology/ Diabetes management
• Prior Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietician Degree

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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