Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Life Changing Work

Want to make a real difference in the lives you touch? LOOK NO FURTHER.

Optum is a physician-led, close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing doctors like you.

As part of our continued growth, Optum is looking for Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology specialty team in North Orange County. The Clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume.  We want our Clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs. 

If you’re looking to join a physician-led community that is making a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you. 

Position Details:

• Location: 19066 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach 92646
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Initial consults, in office visits and follow up appointments with new and established patients, screenings, plan of care, patient education
• Appointment Schedule: 30 minutes new consults / 15 minutes for follow ups
• Network of colleagues
• Collaborate with Primary Care and Specialists

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.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college.
• Certificate of completion from Master of Physician Assistant Studies program
• Current NCCPA Certification required
• Unrestricted CA PA license

• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Gastroenterology specialty
• Excellent patient care and time management skills
• EMR proficient

About OptumCare:

At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.

Would you thrive with OptumCare?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

About Us:
We’re changing health care for the better by improving access to affordable, high-quality care, and working together to improve the patient experience.  That takes passion, commitment, intense focus, and the ability to contribute effectively to a highly collaborative team environment.  All this together is your time to do your life’s best work.(sm)

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

At Optum we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.

Here you’ll be a part of an organization in the Los Angeles and Orange County area that has been committed to developing innovative models of healthcare delivery that improve our patients' quality of life while containing healthcare costs since 1992.  You’ll join a community that brings the benefits of coordinated care to more than 600,000 patients in California who represent the diversity of cultures, socioeconomic groups, ages, and health statuses in the communities we serve. As part of Optum, your network will expand nationwide – to nearly every state. You’ll have endless opportunities to grow your career, explore your evolving interests in medicine or relocate if it suits your lifestyle or family needs. As you grow, we can meet you where you are in any phase of your career.

At Optum, being part of something bigger allows us to provide physician-led care locally while transforming healthcare nationally. We’ll provide you with the technology and support to help you focus on patient outcomes instead of administrative duties. We bring deep analytical capabilities and health information system technology to our clinical teams in ways that drive better decision-making at every point along the care continuum. This thriving, expanding enterprise can be a career home where you can be your best every day. As a member of this team, you'll be helping improve the lives of millions of patients.