Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a CPNP or PA to join our team in Katonah, 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:

• This is a great opportunity to grow in a subspeciality role!
• Monday- Friday role- No Call, No Weekends!
• Average 6 to 10 patients per day.
• Office based role to support 2 Pediatric GI Physicians
• APC will support pre/post procedure visits, general pediatrics GI visits, and telehealth visits allowing for more physician access. Opportunity to evolve into to caring for more complex patients over time.
• Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
• Advanced Practice Clinician Partnership Plan and unlimited room for growth

Required Qualifications:

• Able to Obtain 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.
• Able to Obtain Licensing: Registered Nurse with current unrestricted license to practice and use the title of Advanced Practice Nurse in NYS or PA
• Able to Obtain Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
• Able to Obtain Training and experience: Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Gastroenterology or similar subspecialty
• Experience of pediatric gastroenterology
• Pediatric outpatient experience

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $ $109,513 to $147,146 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.