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 build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Position Highlights:

*    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.
*    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

What makes an Optum Career different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license  
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 

• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here  

  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:

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies 

• Licensed in the State of Texas, Must be current in BCLS and ACLS and CRP certified 

• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Willing to train new graduates

• Previous EPIC experience 

• Strong computer skills

• Ambulatory clinic experience

• Experience in geriatric and pediatric care
   

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $110,000 to $166,500. 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.                    

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.