Physician Assistant - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Endocrinology - Cypress, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physician Assistant to support hospital and outpatient clinic settings in Houston. You will work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and care from over 1,000 providers across 65+ specialties.

Requirements include Texas PA licensure, prescriptive authority eligibility, and a minimum of 3 years PA experience. EPIC experience preferred. Compensation ranges from $113,000 to $173,500 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
• Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
• Minimum 3 years general PA experience

Responsibilities

• Provide care for cardiac patients in hospital and clinic settings as directed by physicians.
• Perform and document physical exams and plan of care.
• Discuss findings with the physician and ensure appropriate medications and follow-up are ordered.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

PA experience

Cardiac care

Education

PA license (Texas)

Tools

EPIC

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 1,000 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.

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.
• 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.