Surgical Assist Physician Assistant - General Surgery - UnitedHealth Group

**Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Physician Assistant - General Surgery** **to join our team in Seattle, WA. 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.** **Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:** + Our team is seeking a Surgical Assist Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery department. + Clinic location of the team right now is 1145 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122 + 2025 department move planned to our Madison Center at 904 7th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 + Full-time; 5 day schedule; No weekends + Time will be roughly split between 0.7-8 FTE clinic visits / 0.2-3 FTE working as a Surgical Assist; hospital rounding; admitting and discharging hospital patients. + Hospital partnership with Virginia Mason + General Surgery shares call responsibility with Virginia Mason. The Physician Assistant will also be asked to help with call coverage, in rotation with the team. + 1:1 MA to provider ratio; RNs on-site float between providers + Epic EMR/DAX The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we're able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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** + Physician Assistant Certification; or ability to obtain prior to employment + Unrestricted licensure in Washington or ability to obtain prior to employment + Current DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment + Current BLS, ACLS certification + EMR Proficient **Preferred Qualifications** + EPIC experience **Washington Residents Only:** The salary range for this role is $114,784 to $160,000 per year. 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. _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._