Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Optum Tri-State

Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Lake Success, NY.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Position Highlights:

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base
• Focus on team-based care
• Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems

Responsibilities:

• Provides anticipatory guidance, screening and health education to patients to promote and maintain health
• Initiates treatment for patients with commonly occurring health problems, which lie within the nurse specialist's scope of practice, by using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of patients and/or families through clinical judgment of evaluated data
• Perform comprehensive health assessment including obtaining a complete and accurate health history from the patient or significant other; performing a complete and accurate physical examination; and administering selected measures of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development in accordance with standardized guidelines
• Order/perform selected diagnostic tests and procedures as indicated by the patient’s condition
• Using the data obtained in the health assessment and diagnostic studies, interprets clinical findings and develops a complete, accurate differential diagnoses/health care problems list
• Identifies and appropriately uses available resources in meeting the health care and health education needs of patients and families, including but not limited to consultation with other physicians and allied health professionals
• Plans appropriate care utilizing community resources and acts as a liaison by relaying information necessary for continuity of care to other health professionals and agencies.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment or Bachelors or Masters in Physician Assistant
• Active unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in New York, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Training and experience: Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required
• Active unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in New York, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

New York 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 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.