Physician Assistant- Rheumatology

Optum; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to manage chronic rheumatic diseases. You will obtain histories, perform exams, and diagnose conditions with MSK emphasis, supported by staff rheumatologists.

This role covers care across multiple Houston locations, with ongoing education and patient communication to improve outcomes and adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing rheumatic conditions and using labs/imaging to guide care.
• Able to obtain medical and surgical histories with a focus on MSK.
• Licensed or eligible for Texas licensure and current ASCP/NP certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and perform thorough physical exams focused on the musculoskeletal system.
• Diagnose rheumatologic conditions and utilize laboratory and imaging studies.
• Provide routine rheumatology care and improve adherence and outcomes.
• Collaborate with rheumatology staff and work across adjacent locations as needed.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Chronic disease management

History taking and MSK exam

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner studies

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 1000 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 ideal candidate is a compassionate care giver who is interested in the long-term management of patients with chronic rheumatic diseases.


• Able to obtain a medical and surgical history and perform a thorough physical exam, with emphasis on the Musculo-skeletal system


• Capable of diagnosing common rheumatological problems and of using laboratory and radiological diagnostic tools


• Able to be a team member and work under the supervision of staff rheumatologists but also individually.


• Up to date on the use of NSAIDs, corticosteroids and basic knowledge of disease-modifying drugs, including biologics and the way of monitoring efficacy and side-effects.


• Capable or willing to acquire the skill of joint injections.


• The candidate will be an active member of the Department of Rheumatology and will be expected to provide routine rheumatological care and to enhance communication and education to rheumatic disease patients and, therefore, improve adherence, compliance, and treatment outcomes.


• In the same manner that staff Rheumatologists provide care in at least 3 different but adjacent geographical locations, the candidate will be expected to do the same.

Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases will be a plus, but it's not essential. Coaching and hands-on training by the staff rheumatologists will be provided as necessary to the right candidate who wants to be a part of the growing Department of Rheumatology and Kelsey-Seybold 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?

Youll 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 from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner studies. Minimum 1 year experience in Rhematology


• Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas

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.