Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - 2294302

UnitedHealth Group; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics, where you will play a vital role in patient care. You will perform examinations, implement therapeutic interventions, and assist in surgeries, supported by a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Make a difference in healthcare delivery while advancing your own career within a Fortune 4 company.

Benefits

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality

Robust retirement offerings including employer-funded contributions

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Physician Assistant licensure in New York or application in process.
• National Board Certification required.
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical history and physical examinations.
• Order and perform diagnostic procedures and studies.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures like wound care and joint injections.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant program

Masters level preferred

Job description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics to join our team in Lake Success, NY. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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:

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care
• Full complement of excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems in place that enable you to practice at the peak of your medical license
• Advanced Practice Clinician Partnership Plan and unlimited room for growth
• Assists physicians in surgeries and providing comprehensive care in sports medicine

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical history and physical examinations
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions
• Order and perform diagnostic procedures and studies, such as EMG, Electrocardiogram, Compartment pressure measurements, X-ray examinations, CT, MRI, and bone scans
• Perform minor outpatient procedures, such as hardware removal, incision and drainage, K-wire removal, percutaneous pinning of fractures, tendon repair, wound closure, wound debridement, needle biopsy and wound care/management
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as brace, cast, and splint applications, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injection of joints, joint and bursa aspirations

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Fortune 4 Company - UnitedHealth Group
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Advanced Practice Clinician Partnership Plan
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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 program (Masters level preferred)
• Unrestricted Physician Assistant licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• National Board Certification
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Active New York CDS license or ability to obtain prior to start

The Optum Story:

At Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving almost 130 million people through more than 78,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more athttp://www.workatoptum.com/provider.

Would you thrive with Optum?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $110,000 - $166,500. 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.