Physician Assistant [PA] – Cardiology – Optum New Mexico

Optum NM is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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.

We are looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team of medical professionals. You will work with patients to provide a full range of heart and cardiovascular services and treatments. You will perform various tests, make diagnoses, provide treatment plans and options, and work with other physicians and surgeons to treat patients’ heart and / or cardiovascular disorders. We run a value-based care delivery model that demonstrates the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value, benefiting patients and the ones who care for them.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
• Prescribing tests, treatments, and / or surgery, when necessary
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and / or treatments prescribed, and test results
• Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients’ hearts and / or cardiovascular systems
• Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and / or cardiovascular system is functioning
• Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and / or cardiovascular conditions
• Assisting and / or performing surgery which may include complex surgical interventions that require a team of medical professionals
• Prescribing medication to treat heart and / or cardiovascular disease
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care
• Training and providing educational support to junior staff, when necessary
• Mon- Fri, 100% outpatient with no hospital work

Albuquerque :

Compensation & Benefits Highlights :

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 :

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.

Application Deadline :   This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.