Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

10d•$113,000 - $173,500•Onsite

About The Position

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: The Physician Assistant in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery will work in a variety of settings that encompass cosmetic surgery, wound and burn management and reconstruction of soft tissue deformities that result from congenital, traumatic, oncologic and chronic disease. This specialty involves a broad patient population from infancy to geriatrics. Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic, hospital wards and the operating room. The PA acts to extend the reach of the attending physician to more effectively and efficiently provide optimum care to the Kelsey-Seybold patient population. Performs specific duties delineated by their primary attending surgeon Attends at least one plastic surgical CME offering per year Must maintain clinical privileges at the hospitals of the attending plastic surgeons within the group Performs clinic encounters independent of the surgeon Participates in communication with the plastic surgery nurses, coordinators and medical assistants in coordinating patient care, scheduling and follow-up protocols. Assists in the preoperative assessment and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases. Performs wound checks, suture removal, drain removal and tissue expansions Cares for patients with complex wounds and coordinates treatment with our wound care service Performs minor surgical procedures without in-room supervision including wound debridement, wound repair, injectable therapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion, tattooing and laser skin care Performs clinic and hospital consultations in the surgeon’s absence Participates in a call pool shared with the other plastic surgery attendings and physician assistants that will include weekend hospital rounds and calls. Covers the responsibilities of other plastic surgery physician assistants when they are off duty Operating Room Duties & Responsibilities: Performs first assistant duties Obtains/maintains fundamental knowledge of anatomy prior to each case Obtains/maintains fundamental knowledge of the surgical technique for each case Contributes intelligent input into the surgical procedure Prepares and ensures availability of inventory and all necessary plastic surgical supplies, medications, and prostheses for each case Is present at the beginning of each case to direct and assist the operating room staff with patient positioning and preparation prior to the case in addition to dressing and securing a safe transfer of the patient to the post anesthesia care unit at the completion of the case Hospital Duties & Responsibilities: Follows patients and writes progress notes independently of the attending surgeon Writes orders to guide the management of patients in the Recovery Room, ICU and wards Maintains clear communication with the attending surgeon and any consultants regarding patient status, both pre and post discharge. Dictates discharge summaries 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.

Requirements

Has the ability to facilitate and incorporate the full breadth of PA training into the practice – from basic primary-care assessments to advanced intra-operative skills
Must be current in BCLS and ACLS and be comfortable with management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Has or is capable of obtaining excellent suturing skills
Has experience or is capable of obtaining training in microsurgical techniques
Understands reimbursement criteria and plastic surgery coding
Ability to build rapport with patients
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date
NCCPA certified at time of hire and maintained throughout career at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Texas State Physician Assistant License issued by Physician Assistant Board under Medical Board of Texas by date of hire

Responsibilities

Performs specific duties delineated by their primary attending surgeon
Attends at least one plastic surgical CME offering per year
Must maintain clinical privileges at the hospitals of the attending plastic surgeons within the group
Performs clinic encounters independent of the surgeon
Participates in communication with the plastic surgery nurses, coordinators and medical assistants in coordinating patient care, scheduling and follow-up protocols.
Assists in the preoperative assessment and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases.
Performs wound checks, suture removal, drain removal and tissue expansions
Cares for patients with complex wounds and coordinates treatment with our wound care service
Performs minor surgical procedures without in-room supervision including wound debridement, wound repair, injectable therapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion, tattooing and laser skin care
Performs clinic and hospital consultations in the surgeon’s absence
Participates in a call pool shared with the other plastic surgery attendings and physician assistants that will include weekend hospital rounds and calls.
Covers the responsibilities of other plastic surgery physician assistants when they are off duty
Performs first assistant duties
Obtains/maintains fundamental knowledge of anatomy prior to each case
Obtains/maintains fundamental knowledge of the surgical technique for each case
Contributes intelligent input into the surgical procedure
Prepares and ensures availability of inventory and all necessary plastic surgical supplies, medications, and prostheses for each case
Is present at the beginning of each case to direct and assist the operating room staff with patient positioning and preparation prior to the case in addition to dressing and securing a safe transfer of the patient to the post anesthesia care unit at the completion of the case
Follows patients and writes progress notes independently of the attending surgeon
Writes orders to guide the management of patients in the Recovery Room, ICU and wards
Maintains clear communication with the attending surgeon and any consultants regarding patient status, both pre and post discharge.
Dictates discharge summaries