Physician Assistant - Full Time - Optum Clinic - Urgent Care - Baybrook location, TX

Be a part of something new and exciting in the Baybrook area of Houston!

We are seeking an exceptional clinician to join our soon-to-open Baybrook location with superior diagnostic and procedural skills, plus an appreciation of teamwork and professionalism. The successful Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner candidate will be part of a team dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of health care that is patient-centered, safe and effective in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients of all ages for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses


• Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns


• Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information


• Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan


• Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans


• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, suturing and splinting


• Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up


• Refers appropriate tertiary care to specialists
  

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified from the NCCPA or Family Nurse Practitioner national certification


• Nurse Practitioners must be registered with the state as a Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT)


• Master's Degree level from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program


• Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in applicable state or ability to obtain


• DEA license or ability to obtain


• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support


• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience


• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis


• Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans


• Effective communication skills


• Ability to function in collaboration with other healthcare professionals


• Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task


• Takes initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable and flexible


• Ability to practice autonomously with minimal physician supervision and knows when to consult a physician


• Ability to consistently present a friendly, welcoming and professional public-facing appearance


• Ability to work in fast-paced environment


• Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and vaccinations required by company policy

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Urgent care and outpatient clinic experience


• Bi-lingual English/Spanish

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

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