Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care – Kelsey Seybold – Southeast H

Overview

Job : 2333186
Job Type
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Full-time
Location
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Houston, TX 77001

United Health Group is a health care and well-being company committed to improving health outcomes globally. The organization comprises United Healthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Your contributions will help transform health care, and you will join a diverse team that shares a passion for helping others. Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses.

Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and be part of a network with 40+ locations throughout Houston. Kelsey Seybold Clinic offers care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 specialties and aims to drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs. Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Summary:

This position works under the supervision of the Managing Physician for Primary Care at Home to provide value-based medical care and care coordination for homebound patients. The APC is involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating medical and nursing care for patients with complex care needs. The Care Manager – Nurse Practitioner assesses physical and psycho-social conditions of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.

The Care Manager orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs. The Care Manager may prescribe and/or recommend medical drugs or other treatments in accordance with approved protocols and policies, with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. The Care Manager formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient care plans based on patient assessments.

Note: Kelsey Seybold Clinic accepts H1B Visas.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as physician extender in the clinic setting
• Evaluate patients in the clinic setting
• Document evaluations in a timely manner
• Order medications and tests per guidelines and protocols
• Follow up on tests and consults
• Schedule clinical studies per guidelines and protocols
• Coordinate referrals/consults
• 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

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies or Master’s in Nursing
• Licensed in the State of Texas
• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible
• 2 years of experience in an outpatient primary care setting required

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (eligibility requirements apply). A wide range of benefits and incentives is available based on location and role.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.

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