Advanced Practice Clinician - Gastroenterology
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a patient-centric nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join its Gastroenterology Specialty team in Mount Kisco, New York. The role is part of a clinician-led care organization and offers a collaborative clinical environment, access to organizational clinical resources and data, and support from a full complement of patient-care teams. The practice has an affiliation with a local tertiary care hospital offering a full range of gastroenterology services, an in-house diagnostic testing facility, and an Advanced Practice Clinician Partnership Plan with opportunities for growth. Working in collaboration with GI physicians, the Advanced Practice Clinician evaluates and treats patients with gastroenterology concerns, assists with endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures, sees patients in clinic and on hospital rounds, performs surgical procedures as needed, and coordinates care with primary care physicians and other specialists. The position offers a quality-based compensation model with bonus eligibility, learning and development programs, and comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- Unrestricted licensure in New York, or a New York licensure application in process.
- Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain one before starting.
- Prior gastroenterology experience.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients in collaboration with GI physicians to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat them.
- Assist GI physicians with endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures.
- Examine patients in clinic and during hospital rounds.
- Perform surgical procedures as needed.
- Consult with patients’ primary care physicians and other specialists.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on quality, with bonus eligibility and significant earning potential.
- Retirement offerings, including employer-funded contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan for UHG stock.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, CME, and malpractice coverage.
- Clinician learning and development programs.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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