Primary Care Provider APC (PA) – Atrius – Chelmsford

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights:

• Performs physical assessments on patients. Provides diagnoses through the physical exam as
  well as the review of baseline histories and systems. Refers patients to a physician as needed.
• Supports the physician and serves as his/her backup in the management of patients with
  acute illnesses. In the absence of the physician and in accordance with signed practice
  guidelines, the PA will diagnose and treat acute illnesses that are of an appropriate level of
  complexity. Orders and interprets laboratory work and other diagnostic studies. Develops
  and implements a plan of care to address the illness, which may include prescribing
  medications and/or other treatments. May refer patient to subspecialty clinicians.
• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.
  Serves as an educator in areas of specialization.
• Provides telephone evaluation and advice to patients.
• As designated by the physician, may monitor and manage chronic disease cases that are of
  moderate complexity.
• May serve as the representative care provider for a patient with a stated preference or as
  appropriate to the practitioner’s area of specialization.
• Participates in department and organizational clinical care initiatives.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 nationally accredited, Masters-level Physician Assistant program. 
• Possesses/eligible for national certification as a Physician Assistant. 
• Possesses/eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 
• Possession and maintenance of or eligibility for DEA and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on
  specialty.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience with strong preference for experience as a Physician Assistant within a
  primary care setting.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $110,000 to $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.

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.