Physician Assistant - Adult Primary Care - Optum Tri State of NJ

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 talent 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 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:

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical history and physical examinations.
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions.
• Order and perform diagnostic procedures and studies, such as EMG, Electrocardiogram, Compartment pressure measurements, X-ray examinations, CT, MRI, and bone scans.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures, such as hardware removal, incision and drainage, K-wire removal, percutaneous pinning of fractures, tendon repair, wound closure, wound debridement, needle biopsy and wound care/management.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as brace, cast, and splint applications, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injection of joints, joint and bursa aspirations.

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Providing full spectrum Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care and supported by a robust team of specialists.
• Full-time; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling (i.e., 40 hours per week, combination of day and evening shift hours; Monday - Friday).
• Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
• Supported to grow your patient panel.
• Robust onboarding and training program for new APCs.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree as of Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
• Active and unrestricted (Advanced Practice Nurse, ANP) or Physician Assistant license in the State of New Jersey.
• Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start).
• Prior relevant post-graduate clinical experience highly preferred.

New Jersey Residents Only: The salary range for this role 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.