Physician Assistant / APC - Orthopedics - Kelsey-Seybold - Memorial Villages

UnitedHealth Group

2 months ago

United Statesfrom $113,000Full TimePhysician Assistant

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Physician Assistant / APC - Orthopedics - Kelsey-Seybold - Memorial Villages in United States. Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston.

Key Responsibilities

clinic procedures, conducting pre

geographically or professionally

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $113,000 to $113,000 annually.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Physician Assistant / APC - Orthopedics - Kelsey-Seybold - Memorial Villages.

Key Skills

OrthopedicsPatient ExaminationsTreatment PlansMedication PrescriptionIn-clinic ProceduresPre-operative AssessmentsSurgical AssistanceHospital RoundsCollaborative PracticeIndependent PracticeOn Call Coverage

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold certification from AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA and maintain current licensure through the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or the Texas State Medical Board. Availability between 8a-5p and participation in evenly split weekend on-call coverage are also required.

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Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant / APC - Orthopedics - Kelsey-Seybold - Memorial Villages position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($113k–$113k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedics, Patient Examinations, Treatment Plans, Medication Prescription, In-clinic Procedures, Pre-operative Assessments, Surgical Assistance, Hospital Rounds. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include assisting orthopedic surgeons in the clinic, conducting patient examinations, developing treatment plans, and performing in-clinic procedures. The role also involves assisting the surgeon in the OR as needed and conducting hospital rounds.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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