Neurologist I Optum I Los Angeles County

Optum CA is seeking a Neurologist to join our team in Downey, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details:

• Location:  10441 Lakewood Blvd. Suite B, Downey CA 90241
• Outpatient based only
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no evenings or weekends or call schedule
• Consults, follow-up appointments with daily admin time built in schedule
• Manage care for patients with neurological conditions / deficits including post-stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, migraines
• Patient Schedule: Average of 18 – 20 patients per day
• Medical Assistant and support staff with specialty department

We offer competitive compensation including sign-on incentive, specialty incentive and a comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential.

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:

• BE/BC Neurology 
• Unrestricted CA Physician License 
• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date 
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• EMR Proficient
• Excellent time management skills  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in outpatient Neurology
• Managed care background

For California Residents Only: The salary range for California residents is $271,900 to $382,400. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.