Physician Assistant - Nephrology - Bay Area Campus

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

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.

Position Highlights:

• The APC will work collaboratively with the supervising physician to manage various conditions related to kidney disorders such as, but not limited to, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and electrolytes abnormalities in the ambulatory setting.

• Utilize evidence based medical practices in the delivery of all patient care.

• Patient education, maintenance of inbasket, timely response to patients' MKO questions.

• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Other related duties as required ie telephonic f/u with patients, review ordered labs after discharge from clinic

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 to practice in Texas.

• Masters' Degree in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family Nurse Practitioner. or Physician Assistant: NCCPA-Certified.

• Current prescriptive authority.

• DEA license

• BCLS, ACLS certified

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• At least 1 year nephrology experience preferred

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.