Part-Time Physician Assistant Plastic Surgery

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Part-Time Physician Assistant specializing in Plastic Surgery 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.

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

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

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

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.
• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license to practice and use the title of Advanced Practice Nurse in NY or PA
• Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration or able to obtain before starting employment
• One year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Plastic Surgery or similar subspecialty

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $ $109,513 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.