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

Here at Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Physician Assistant to join our growing Oncology Specialty Care team in Brewster, NY. At Optum, we are evolving health care nationally while providing physician-led care locally so that everyone can have an opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health. Work with the world’s largest care delivery organization, reach for more and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

We have a unique opportunity to offer for a qualified provider to become part of a dynamic team of top oncologists at an outstanding large multidisciplinary outpatient medical group. We care for patients with a wide variety of both solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. Our team provides high-quality care to our patients primarily in our outpatient offices and infusion centers and some consultative services to patients admitted to our local hospitals.

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

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $109,513.00 to $147,146.00 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.