Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant - Optum NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Lake Success, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In close coordination with our hematologists and oncologists, your responsibilities will include:
• Care for patients with a wide variety of both solid tumor and hematologic malignancies
• 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

Position Highlights:

• Comprehensive, community based, out-patient multispecialty practice that offers chemotherapy services in our on-site infusion center
• Established team of 7 physicians and 2 APC’s
• Opportunity to participate in innovative clinical trials, many of which have already contributed to FDA approval of multiple lifesaving treatments
• No overnight or weekend call/hours required
• Patient visit hours in general will be from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM but are flexible
• Exceptionally strong referral base

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner studies from an accredited program
• Certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP
• Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in the State of New York
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)

The salary range for this role is $10,000 to $166,500 annually based on full time employment. 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.

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.