Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care (Outpatient) – Tucson, Arizona
About The Position
Optum AZ is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ. 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. 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 & Primary Responsibilities: • Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license • Full-time position: Chose either a four-day or five-day work week schedule • 36 patient contact hours each week • 18-22 patients per day on average • EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI notetaking • Dedicated MA team for rooming and support • Onsite lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills • Out-of-state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation funds available • New graduates are encouraged to apply – strong mentorship available • Leadership and Partnership Opportunities Available: Designed by PAs and NPs What makes an Optum organization different? • 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
- Unrestricted Arizona Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA; OR National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
Nice To Haves
- Experience in providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
- Experience in outpatient Primary Care
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
- Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license
- 36 patient contact hours each week
- 18-22 patients per day on average
Benefits
- Generous compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
- Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
- Company paid Professional liability insurance
- Excellent PTO package
- Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
- Starting bonus available
- Relocation funds available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
