Physician Assistant - Oncology - Optum Tri-State NY - CareMount Medical - Brewster, NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician-NP or PA-Oncology to join our team in Brewster, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervising and evaluating patients receiving infusions in our infusion centers
• Visits with new patients to educate them on treatment side effects and schedules
• Providing survivorship visits to furnish patients with treatment summaries and educate them on their follow up recommendations after completion of treatment
• Follow up office visits with patients on observation or receiving oral therapy
• Same day visits with patients who call with new complaints during treatment
• Once clinical trial training is completed, you can see clinical trial patients for their treatment and visits

Position Highlights:

• In person or virtual visit options available depending on patient needs
• NO overnight or weekend call/hours required
• Patient visit hours in general will be from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM but are flexible

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 Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse in NYS or PA
• 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

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.