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Senior Medical Assistant - CV Surgery - (Medical Center)
77030 Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Posted today
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
- Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
- Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues' though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
- Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient's electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
- Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.
- Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
- Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
- Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
- Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
- CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
- Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
- Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
- Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
- Ability to work with peers in a team situation
- Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
- Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
- Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform Yes
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Senior Medical Assistant - CV Surgery - (Medical Center)
77007 Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
+ Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
+ Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues' though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
+ Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient's electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
+ Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.
+ Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
+ Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
+ Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.
+ Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
+ Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT **AND**
+ BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
+ CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
+ Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
+ Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
+ Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
+ Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
+ Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
+ Ability to work with peers in a team situation
+ Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
+ Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
+ Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform Yes
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional No
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
+ Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
+ Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues' though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
+ Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient's electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
+ Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.
+ Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
+ Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
+ Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.
+ Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
+ Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT **AND**
+ BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
+ CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
+ Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
+ Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
+ Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
+ Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
+ Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
+ Ability to work with peers in a team situation
+ Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
+ Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
+ Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform Yes
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional No
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Complex General Surgery Medical Surgical RN
77007 Houston, Texas
Catholic Health Initiatives
Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
If you are committed to humankindness, social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
+ Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy and imaging
+ Unit also cares for med surg telemetry patients.This is Nursing Surgical Floor (not OR):
+ Specializes in abdominal surgery including Bariatrics
+ How many beds 30
+ RN to Patient ratio 1:5
**Job Requirements**
Qualifications:
+ Degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of RN experience
+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing
+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Where You'll Work**
**Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance**
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
**Pay Range**
$3.00 - 52.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
If you are committed to humankindness, social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
+ Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy and imaging
+ Unit also cares for med surg telemetry patients.This is Nursing Surgical Floor (not OR):
+ Specializes in abdominal surgery including Bariatrics
+ How many beds 30
+ RN to Patient ratio 1:5
**Job Requirements**
Qualifications:
+ Degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of RN experience
+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing
+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Where You'll Work**
**Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance**
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
**Pay Range**
$3.00 - 52.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Complex General Surgery Medical Surgical RN
77007 Houston, Texas
Catholic Health Initiatives
Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
If you are committed to humankindness, social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
+ Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy and imaging
+ Unit also cares for med surg telemetry patients.This is Nursing Surgical Floor (not OR):
+ Specializes in abdominal surgery including Bariatrics
+ How many beds 30
+ RN to Patient ratio 1:5
**Job Requirements**
Qualifications:
+ Degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of RN experience
+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing
+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Where You'll Work**
**Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance**
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
**Pay Range**
$3.00 - 52.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
If you are committed to humankindness, social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
+ Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy and imaging
+ Unit also cares for med surg telemetry patients.This is Nursing Surgical Floor (not OR):
+ Specializes in abdominal surgery including Bariatrics
+ How many beds 30
+ RN to Patient ratio 1:5
**Job Requirements**
Qualifications:
+ Degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of RN experience
+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing
+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Where You'll Work**
**Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance**
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
**Pay Range**
$3.00 - 52.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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3
Complex General Surgery Medical Surgical RN
77007 Houston, Texas
Catholic Health Initiatives
Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
If you are committed to humankindness, social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
+ Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy and imaging
+ Unit also cares for med surg telemetry patients.This is Nursing Surgical Floor (not OR):
+ Specializes in abdominal surgery including Bariatrics
+ How many beds 30
+ RN to Patient ratio 1:5
**Job Requirements**
Qualifications:
+ Degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of RN experience
+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing
+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Where You'll Work**
**Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance**
**Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center** is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke's Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke's also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
CHI St. Luke's Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
**Pay Range**
$3.00 - 52.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
If you are committed to humankindness, social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
+ Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift for patients
+ Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy and imaging
+ Unit also cares for med surg telemetry patients.This is Nursing Surgical Floor (not OR):
+ Specializes in abdominal surgery including Bariatrics
+ How many beds 30
+ RN to Patient ratio 1:5
**Job Requirements**
Qualifications:
+ Degree in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years from date of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of RN experience
+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing
+ Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Where You'll Work**
**Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance**
**Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center** is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke's Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke's also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
CHI St. Luke's Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
**Pay Range**
$3.00 - 52.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Surgical Physician Assistant - CV Surgery (Medical Center)
77030 Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Posted today
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The surgical PA position will assist the physician in the global management of patient care in all peri-operative settings, their primary role is to assist licensed physicians in patient surgery. This end-to-end involvement enables surgical PAs to provide unparalleled continuity of patient care. This position will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The Surgical PA position will take call as required or as outlined by their supervising physician, manager or lead. This position should be in the OR a minimum of 30%. In addition, the Surgical PA position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories and orders various forms of therapy. This position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
- Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate
- Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
- Collaborates with interprofessional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
- Collaborates quality health care with interprofessional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Provides first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed.
- Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders.
- Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results.
- Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations.
- Assists the interprofessional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding.
- Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization's quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee.
- Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- One year of surgical experience
- PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure AND
- Health ServicesPA-C - Physician Assistant (NCCPA) AND
- DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants
- Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
- Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
- Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
- Demonstrates proficient time management skills
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Surgical Physician Assistant - CV Surgery (Medical Center)
77030 Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Posted today
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The surgical PA position will assist the physician in the global management of patient care in all peri-operative settings, their primary role is to assist licensed physicians in patient surgery. This end-to-end involvement enables surgical PAs to provide unparalleled continuity of patient care. This position will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The Surgical PA position will take call as required or as outlined by their supervising physician, manager or lead. This position should be in the OR a minimum of 30%. In addition, the Surgical PA position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories and orders various forms of therapy. This position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
- Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate
- Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
- Collaborates with interprofessional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
- Collaborates quality health care with interprofessional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Provides first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed.
- Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders.
- Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results.
- Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations.
- Assists the interprofessional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding.
- Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization's quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee.
- Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- One year of surgical experience
- PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure AND
- PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) AND
- DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants
- Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
- Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
- Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
- Demonstrates proficient time management skills
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Vascular Sonographer II - CV Surgery - (Medical Center)
77030 Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
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At Houston Methodist, the Vascular Sonographer II position is an experienced sonographer who completes a variety of routine to advanced non-invasive vascular sonograms to include, where applicable, transcranial Doppler (TCD). A member of the direct patient care team, this position is fully competent in all aspects of ultrasound exams, vascular pathology and physiology and serves as a mentor to Technologist I's and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. The Vascular Sonographer II position works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic/special procedures and delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to sonography standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position requires availability to be on call.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs non-invasive vascular sonograms. Applies vascular sonography knowledge and skills, including a strong sense of vascular pathology & physiology, to each clinical situation.
- Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various sonography concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows imaging and sonography safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies
- Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years' experience as a Vascular Sonographer
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
- Vascular license/certification: RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS) - highly preferred or ARRT-VS - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Sonography (ARRT) or RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
- Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrates a highl level of clinical synthesis, capable of correlating the patient presentation with the clinical attributes of the disease process being evaluated and the image formation necessary to create a well formulated preliminary report
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Surgical Physician Assistant - CV Surgery (Medical Center)
77007 Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist
Posted today
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The surgical PA position will assist the physician in the global management of patient care in all peri-operative settings, their primary role is to assist licensed physicians in patient surgery. This end-to-end involvement enables surgical PAs to provide unparalleled continuity of patient care. This position will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The Surgical PA position will take call as required or as outlined by their supervising physician, manager or lead. This position should be in the OR a minimum of 30%. In addition, the Surgical PA position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories and orders various forms of therapy. This position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
+ Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate
+ Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
+ Collaborates with interprofessional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
+ Collaborates quality health care with interprofessional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Provides first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed.
+ Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders.
+ Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results.
+ Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations.
+ Assists the interprofessional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding.
+ Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization's quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee.
+ Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ One year of surgical experience
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure **AND**
+ PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) **AND**
+ DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) **AND**
+ BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **AND**
+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants
+ Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
+ Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
+ Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
+ Demonstrates proficient time management skills
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* Yes
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
+ Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate
+ Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
+ Collaborates with interprofessional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
+ Collaborates quality health care with interprofessional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Provides first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed.
+ Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders.
+ Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results.
+ Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations.
+ Assists the interprofessional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding.
+ Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization's quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee.
+ Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ One year of surgical experience
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure **AND**
+ PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) **AND**
+ DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) **AND**
+ BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **AND**
+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants
+ Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
+ Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
+ Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
+ Demonstrates proficient time management skills
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* Yes
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Clinical Review Medical Director - Vascular Surgery - Remote
77007 Houston, Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Posted 2 days ago
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
Clinical Advocacy & Support has an unrelenting focus on the customer journey and ensuring we exceed expectations as we deliver clinical coverage and medical claims reviews. Our role is to empower providers and members with the tools and information needed to improve health outcomes, reduce variation in care, deliver seamless experience, and manage health care costs.
The Medical Director provides physician support to Enterprise Clinical Services operations, the organization responsible for the initial clinical review of service requests for Enterprise Clinical Services. The Medical Director collaborates with Enterprise Clinical Services leadership and staff to establish, implement, support and maintain clinical and operational processes related to benefit coverage determinations, quality improvement and cost effectiveness of service for members. The Medical Director's activities primarily focus on the application of clinical knowledge in various utilization management activities with a focus on pre-service benefit and coverage determination or medical necessity (according to the benefit package), and on communication regarding this process with both network and non-network physicians, as well as other Enterprise Clinical Services.
The Medical Director collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and is actively involved in the management of medical benefits. The collaboration often involves the member's primary care provider or specialist physician. It is the primary responsibility of the medical director to ensure that the appropriate and most cost-effective quality medical care is provided to members.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct coverage reviews based on individual member plan benefits and national and proprietary coverage review policies, render coverage determinations
+ Document clinical review findings, actions and outcomes in accordance with policies, and regulatory and accreditation requirements
+ Engage with requesting providers as needed in peer-to-peer discussions
+ Be knowledgeable in interpreting existing benefit language and policies in the process of clinical coverage reviews
+ Participate in daily clinical rounds as requested
+ Communicate and collaborate with network and non-network providers in pursuit of accurate and timely benefit determinations for plan participants while educating providers on benefit plans and medical policy
+ Communicate and collaborate with other internal partners
+ Call coverage rotation
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:**
+ M.D or D.O.
+ Active unrestricted license to practice medicine
+ Board Certification in Vascular Surgery
+ 5+ years of clinical practice experience after completing residency training
+ Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
+ Proven solid PC skills, specifically using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience in utilization and clinical coverage review
+ Willing to review general surgery cases as well
+ Proven data analysis and interpretation aptitude
+ Proven innovative problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences
+ Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, facilitation skills
+ Current licensure in New Mexico, Arizona or Indiana
+ Willing to obtain additional licensures if needed
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,000 to $357,500. 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.
**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.
_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._
Clinical Advocacy & Support has an unrelenting focus on the customer journey and ensuring we exceed expectations as we deliver clinical coverage and medical claims reviews. Our role is to empower providers and members with the tools and information needed to improve health outcomes, reduce variation in care, deliver seamless experience, and manage health care costs.
The Medical Director provides physician support to Enterprise Clinical Services operations, the organization responsible for the initial clinical review of service requests for Enterprise Clinical Services. The Medical Director collaborates with Enterprise Clinical Services leadership and staff to establish, implement, support and maintain clinical and operational processes related to benefit coverage determinations, quality improvement and cost effectiveness of service for members. The Medical Director's activities primarily focus on the application of clinical knowledge in various utilization management activities with a focus on pre-service benefit and coverage determination or medical necessity (according to the benefit package), and on communication regarding this process with both network and non-network physicians, as well as other Enterprise Clinical Services.
The Medical Director collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and is actively involved in the management of medical benefits. The collaboration often involves the member's primary care provider or specialist physician. It is the primary responsibility of the medical director to ensure that the appropriate and most cost-effective quality medical care is provided to members.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct coverage reviews based on individual member plan benefits and national and proprietary coverage review policies, render coverage determinations
+ Document clinical review findings, actions and outcomes in accordance with policies, and regulatory and accreditation requirements
+ Engage with requesting providers as needed in peer-to-peer discussions
+ Be knowledgeable in interpreting existing benefit language and policies in the process of clinical coverage reviews
+ Participate in daily clinical rounds as requested
+ Communicate and collaborate with network and non-network providers in pursuit of accurate and timely benefit determinations for plan participants while educating providers on benefit plans and medical policy
+ Communicate and collaborate with other internal partners
+ Call coverage rotation
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:**
+ M.D or D.O.
+ Active unrestricted license to practice medicine
+ Board Certification in Vascular Surgery
+ 5+ years of clinical practice experience after completing residency training
+ Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
+ Proven solid PC skills, specifically using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience in utilization and clinical coverage review
+ Willing to review general surgery cases as well
+ Proven data analysis and interpretation aptitude
+ Proven innovative problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences
+ Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, facilitation skills
+ Current licensure in New Mexico, Arizona or Indiana
+ Willing to obtain additional licensures if needed
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,000 to $357,500. 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.
**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.
_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._
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