Physician Associate (PA), Otolaryngology/ENT - Eugene, OR
- Job Category: Clinical
- Primary Location: Eugene, OR
- Schedule: Full-time
- Req #: 401041
As a part of Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the country,
Oregon Medical Group
is seeking aPhysician Associate
to join ourENT/Otolaryngology Care
team in Eugene, OR. The PA will work collaboratively with our board-certified otolaryngologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of ENT conditions in both outpatient and surgical settings. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Practice Highlights
- Team-Based Practice Model
- Strong mentorship available within the department
- Competitive compensation, benefits, CME and personal leave
- 4-Day Work Week
- Full-time
- ENT or surgical experience is strongly preferred, but new grads with strong interest in ENT will be considered.
- Average Daily Patient Census: 16-18 patients
- Comfortable seeing pediatrics to geriatric aged patients
- Medical Assistant to support clinician; rooming patients, vitals, RX refills, follow up appointments.
- EMR - EPIC
- DAX - AI-powered voice-enabled documentation solution
- Leadership Pathways and Partnership
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work at the top of your licensure while providing excellent care to patients
- Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for various health conditions
- Educate patients on treatments plans, post-op care, and preventative ENT health.
- Practice evidence-based medicine
- Collaborate closely with physician and audiologists for coordinated care.
- Assist in pre-and post- operative care, including consultations and follow-ups.
What makes an Optum Career different?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
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:
- Master's degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon or ability to obtain.
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Physician Associate Program (NCCPA)
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association required prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications
:- 1+ years of experience in Otolaryngology or Primary Care setting
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $166,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
“Working at Optum provides you an opportunity where you can learn, not just from the CMEs but from other staff physicians that have experience. It’s a team-based model, so you never practice alone – whether you are a new grad or you have experience.”
What makes the Optum organization different?
Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license.
Our culture is one of clinical innovation, collaboration and transformation.
We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone. This is the foundation of the team-based care model.
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive compensation
- Dedicated CME time and allowance
- Robust retirement package
- Student loan repayment program (available in specific locations)
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) – discount on UnitedHealth Group (UHG) stock
- Physician partnership and incentive opportunities with Optum
- Growth, additional income opportunities and more

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, relationships, innovation and performance steer our actions and interactions. They also guide us to achieve our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. And throughout it all, we are united by a culture that cultivates a workplace like no other.
