Breast Surgery: Advanced Practice Clinician

Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Middletown, NY.  At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.  Join us today and start doing your life’s best work. (sm) 

 

Position Highlights:

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base

• Focus on team-based care

• Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems

• Obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population

• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders.

• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic

• Writes progress notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.

• Conducts Telehealth visits.

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Clinicians 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

• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company

• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives

• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage

• Robust clinician learning and development programs

 

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:

Optum Tri-State 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 – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.  This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients.  Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.  Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. 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 at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider  

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment OR Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program. Licensed to practice in NYS.
• Licensing: Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license to practice and use the title of Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse in NYS or PA
• Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
• Training and experience: Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required
• Possess current advanced certifications as required by clinical practice area/client:(i.e. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP);
• Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers
• Certification by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) OR certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

 

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 $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.

 

UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.