Physician Assistant - Atrius - Boston MA - Kenmore

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Boston, MA

48d•$110,000 - $166,500

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Physician Assistant under general direction of the clinical supervisor, you assume full responsibility in assessing, diagnosing, and treating those patients requiring sub-specialty treatment such as orthopedic, surgical, urological, and otolaryngological (ENT) care. Also includes working in an urgent care setting. You will work in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus. You will support the physician in situations requiring physical assessment and complex communications with patients. Serves as a patient educator in areas of specialization. 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

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
Currently or eligible for board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Massachusetts
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
2+ years of experience in orthopedics, urology, ENT and general surgery
Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

Responsibilities

Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions in areas such as orthopedics, general surgery, urology, and ENT. Determines urgent versus emergent problems and triages patients to appropriate specialty physicians. Assesses and treats patients with support from other physician colleagues. May develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments
Performs minor operative procedures including suturing and lesion excision. Orthopedic clinician should be proficient in cast application
Collaborates with the physician in the management of patient care. Such support may include ordering and interpreting laboratory work and other diagnostic studies, assisting the physician in operative procedures, performing pre-operative histories and physical exams, and maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies
Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists such as general surgeons, urologists, orthopedic and ENT surgeons. Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care
Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization
Participates in the development of health education programs