As a part of Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the country, The Polyclinic is seeking a Part-Time General Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team in Seattle, Washington. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life’s best work.

You will work alongside a cohesive and well-established group of three General Surgeons, two Colorectal Surgeons, and one Breast Surgeon. As a Physician Assistant, you will be mainly based in clinic, approximately two to three days a week.

Position Highlights:

• 3-Day work week
• Majority clinic-based, with some surgical assist
• Primarily work in General Surgery and ADP clinic

Physician Assistant Responsibilities:

• Seeing new consults when the designated surgeon is otherwise unavailable.
• Seeing post-operative patients.
• Evaluating and treating acute outpatient general surgery issues, such as abscesses and thrombosed hemorrhoids. More elective, minor procedures would be evaluated by the PA as new consults and then scheduled for procedure room appointments with a designated surgeon.
• Helping to answer inbox questions either from other providers or patients (telephone and mychart encounters). Coordinating with front and back-office staff regarding patient messages and referrals.
• Participating in and potentially running ADP clinic with Dr. De La Ossa as a mentor.
• Coordinating care and performing telemedicine consults (when appropriate) for peritoneal dialysis catheter and portacatheter patients for Dr. Hackerman.
  

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• Evidence-based and patient-centered quality care
• Focus on improving clinician and patient lives
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive pay and well-deserved incentive bonuses
• CME reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision
• 401k with matching
• Short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance
• Company paid malpractice coverage
• Upward career growth and professional development
• Supportive and appreciative culture

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted WA State Medical License
• Current WA DEA certificate required prior to start date
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest or Experience in Anal Dysplasia
• 1+ Years Experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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?
  

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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

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 begin ning employment.