UnitedHealth Group

Physician Assistant/APC - Rheumatology - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - SpringWoods Village

UnitedHealth Group$113K — $173K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner studies.
  • Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough medical and surgical history assessments and physical exams, emphasizing the musculoskeletal system.
  • Diagnose common rheumatological issues using diagnostic tools such as lab tests and imaging.
  • Collaborate with staff rheumatologists while also providing individual care.
  • Stay informed about NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and disease-modifying drugs, including biologics.
  • Learn and potentially perform joint injections as part of patient management.
  • Engage actively in enhancing communication and education for patients with rheumatic diseases.
  • Provide routine rheumatological care across multiple locations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase opportunity.
  • 401k contribution plant with eligibility requirements.
Full Job Description
Position Highlights:

  • The ideal candidate is a compassionate care giver who is interested in the long-term management of patients with chronic rheumatic diseases.
  • Able to obtain a medical and surgical history and perform a thorough physical exam, with emphasis on the Musculo-skeletal system
  • Capable of diagnosing common rheumatological problems and of using laboratory and radiological diagnostic tools
  • Able to be a team member and work under the supervision of staff rheumatologists but also individually.
  • Up to date on the use of NSAIDs, corticosteroids and basic knowledge of disease-modifying drugs, including biologics and the way of monitoring efficacy and side-effects.
  • Capable or willing to acquire the skill of joint injections.
  • The candidate will be an active member of the Department of Rheumatology and will be expected to provide routine rheumatological care and to enhance communication and education to rheumatic disease patients and, therefore, improve adherence, compliance, and treatment outcomes.
  • In the same manner that staff Rheumatologists provide care in at least 3 different but adjacent geographical locations, the candidate will be expected to do the same.
    Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases will be a plus, but it's not essential. Coaching and hands-on training by the staff rheumatologists will be provided as necessary to the right candidate who wants to be a part of the growing Department of Rheumatology and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.


Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner studies.
  • Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas


Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

About UnitedHealth Group

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