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Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ** 

Job Summary:

This position works under the supervision of the Managing Physician for Primary Care at Home to help provide value based medical care and care coordination for homebound patients. The APC is involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care for patients with complex care needs. The Care Manager - Nurse Practitioner assesses the physical and psycho-social condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories. The Care Manager orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs. The Care Manager may prescribe and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy and with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. The Care Manager formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient care plans based on patient assessments, sci

Kelsey Seybold Clinic accepts H1B Visas.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as physician extender in the clinic setting
• Evaluate patients in the clinic setting
• Document evaluations in a timely manner
• Order medications and tests as per guidelines and protocols
• Follow-up on tests and consults
• Schedule clinical studies as per guidelines and protocols
• Coordinate referrals/consults
• Handle MKO messages, results, CC charts, telephone encounters and surgical risk assessments as needed within scope of practice and as directed by the supervising physician
• Schedule clinical studies as per guidelines and protocols
• Coordinate referrals/consults

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:

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Physician Assistant Studies or Master's in Nursing.
• Licensed in the State of Texas.
• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible.
• 2 years of experience in an outpatient primary care setting required.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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