APC - Neurology - 2293280

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The Physician Assistant, Neurology is a mid-level provider working with 7 neurologists, in an adult ambulatory care setting. The PA will provide patient-centered support for the achievement of positive clinical outcomes and prompt evaluation and treatment of patients referred to Neurology. The clinical scope of practice encompasses a wide array of neurological conditions and disorders including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, migraine, epilepsy, and stroke. The PA will provide a central role for the department to aid in health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling for patients referred to Neurology. Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic such as follow up visits from initial neurologist visits.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to prescribe medication
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments and examinations
• Diagnose, treat and triage common neurology disorders
• Assess the need for and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies
• Counsel and teach health and nutrition
• Screen and refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers
• Understands reimbursement criteria and neurology coding
• Performs specific duties delineated by the managing physician
• Performs clinic encounters independent of the physician
• Provides clinical management through patient telephone and email messages
• Participates in at least one neurology CME offering per year
• No hospital services or hospital call

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:

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Conversationally fluent in Spanish

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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.