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UnitedHealth Group Physician Assistant - Comprehensive Pain Center - Everett, WA in Everett, Washington
Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Comprehensive Pain Center team in Everett, WA. 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. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights:
Full-time position; 36 patient contact hours weekly
4 Day Work Week; Wednesday or Thursday Off [negotiable on which day]
No Hospital consult
EPIC is the EMR system utilized
Call is after-hours phone call only on a monthly 1:3 rotation
No refills allowed on call
Triaged through Providence Regional Medical Center
Medical Assistants will perform medication prior authorization
Adults 18+, patients referred by primary care provider
Shared EPIC in-basket coverage, particularly for prescription refills
MA's help with reviewing the in-basket
Primary Responsibilities:
Treating and managing patients according to standard, usual, and customary methods and techniques in an outpatient setting
Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations
Counsels and educates patients and families
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Communicates effectively and respectfully with physicians, other health professionals, and staff
Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members
Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient, and change oriented
Able to follow direction from the attending physicians
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as necessary
Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
Life Insurance, STD, LTD
401k with match + Executive Savings Plan
Professional liability at no cost to clinician
Commuter Reimbursement
CME Reimbursement & Time Off
Stock Purchase Option
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
Stride/Rally Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
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:
PA-C licensure in Washington or ability to obtain prior to employment
Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment
Current WA DEA certificate required prior to start date
3+ years clinical experience
Opioid and non-opioid medication management experience
Experience with evaluating and treating complex patients
Intermediate level computer proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience utilizing EPIC
Procedural background; ability to access for appropriate procedures
Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.
The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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