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Posted: 06-Sep-24
Location: Troy, Michigan
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 142115859
Optum Michigan, (formerly Refresh) is seeking a Physicians Assistant to join our team in Troy, MI. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.
The Physician’s Assistant (PA) is responsible for overseeing and participating in day-to-day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care (in a clinic, in-home care, etc.). They are considered an extension to Physicians and provide direct patient care in the clinic. The Physician’s Assistant may obtain/review member medical history data (e.g., charts, electronic records, interdisciplinary team records). The PA may interview member to obtain information related to member condition, ask open-ended questions to obtain health history or other critical member information, and assess member environment for impact on member medical/psychosocial care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and med management
- Prescribing psychotropic medications
- Order/interpret diagnostic tests/reports
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:
- Certified as either a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in state of practice or the ability to obtain within 90 days
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain within 90 days
- 2+ years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with children and adolescents is highly favorable
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
- Proven competent with a wide range of clinical presentations
- Demonstrated a history of professional growth and development
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
