Part-Time Advanced Practice Clinician - Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society • City of Albany, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4d ago

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Part-Time Advanced Practice Plastic Surgery Specialist (Physician Assistant) to join our team in Poughkeepsie, 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
Focus on team-based care
Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems
Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider

Responsibilities:

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, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs
Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation
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

Required Qualifications:

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Active, unrestricted NY PA license or have application in process
Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration or able to obtain before starting employment
Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification
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

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $114,784 to $160,000 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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