APC - ENT

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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic seeks a fulltime Physician's Assistant (PA) needed for a busy Otolaryngology practice. The PA will join a growing ENT Department and work directly with board certified Otolaryngologists. Job responsibilities will include office evaluations, chronic care management, preventive care of both new and established patients, participation, and assistance with ENT procedures in both clinic and hospital settings. The care will be an extension of the ENT physician. Qualified candidates must be available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8a-5p. Some telephone call will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Uses critical thinking to manage care of ENT patients as directed by the physician in an ambulatory setting
• Performs and documents physical exams and interviews as well as the plan of care as decided by the physician
• Discusses relevant findings with the physician
• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs
• Ensures appropriate medications and follow-up are ordered and scheduled
• Educates patients and their family about medical issues, outcomes, the role of the caregiver, and medication management
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

ENT Clinic Responsibilities:

• Serve as physician extender in the clinic setting
• Evaluate patients in the clinic setting
• Document evaluations in a timely manner
• Perform appropriate procedures such as: scopes, ear cleanings, biopsies, excisions, drain removal, suture removal with minimal supervision
• Order medications and tests as per guidelines and protocols
• Follow-up on tests and consults
• Schedule clinical studies as per guidelines and protocols
• Able to perform high level medical judgement and decision-making skills
• Handle MKO messages, results, CC charts, telephone encounters and surgical risk assessments as needed within scope of practice and as directed by the supervising physician
• Performs post-op visits independently
• Participate in virtual health platforms

ASC/Hospital Responsibilities:

• Provide 1st assist for select ENT cases based on physician needs
• See In-patient consults
• Onsite at hospital
• As needed if no physician on site at hospital
• Management of St. Luke's documentation for surgical preparation

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPIC experience
• Ambulatory clinic experience
• Experience in geriatric and pediatric care
• Proven conversationally fluent in Spanish
• Proven solid computer skills

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.