Physician Assistant - Comprehensive Pain Center - Everett, WA

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Comprehensive Pain Center team in Everett, WA. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Treating and managing patients according to standard, usual, and customary methods and techniques in an outpatient setting
  • Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations
  • Counsels and educates patients and families
  • Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Communicates effectively and respectfully with physicians, other health professionals, and staff
  • Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members
  • Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes
  • Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
  • Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient, and change oriented
  • Able to follow direction from the attending physicians
  • Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as necessary

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position; 36 patient contact hours weekly
• 4 Day Work Week; Wednesday or Thursday Off [negotiable on which day]
• No Hospital consult
• EPIC is the EMR system utilized
• Call is after-hours phone call only on a monthly 1:3 rotation
  • No refills allowed on call
  • Triaged through Providence Regional Medical Center
• Medical Assistants will perform medication prior authorization
• Adults 18+, patients referred by primary care provider
• Shared EPIC in-basket coverage, particularly for prescription refills
  • MA's help with reviewing the in-basket

Required Qualifications:

• PA-C licensure in Washington or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Current WA DEA certificate required prior to start date
  • 3+ years clinical experience
  • Opioid and non-opioid medication management experience
  • Experience with evaluating and treating complex patients
  • Intermediate level computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing EPIC
  • Procedural background; ability to access for appropriate procedures

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.