Per-Diem Urgent Care Physician – Optum NY

Número de la requisición: 2263870
Categoría de la vacante: Healthcare Delivery
Localização da vaga: Wantagh, NY

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Per-Diem Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Wantagh, New York. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

 

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

 

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

 

Position Highlights:

  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.  
  • Providing full spectrum Urgent Care for Pediatric & Adult patients, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists [broad spectrum medicine].
  • Clinical Aptitude: Suture, I&D, Splinting, X-Ray Reading, Pediatrics & Adults, Occupational Medicine, Diagnostic and Lab Interpretations, Managing Infection and Wound Care. 
  • Per-Diem; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling.
    • Office hours are 7:00a – 10:00p; 365 days of the year.
  • Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
  • Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
  • Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
  • Must be comfortable working independently but have Physician support at all times. 
  • Pediatric experience/background highly preferred.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.  
  • Treat acute diseases and disorders, minor injuries, minor, procedures, ortho/splinting, interpretation of digital X-Ray’s, physical examinations, and more.
  • Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.  
  • Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.  
  • Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.  
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.   

 

What makes an Optum organization different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables 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 
  • Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

  • Compensative salary with annual increases.
  • Productivity Bonus (paid quarterly).
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage.
  • Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Robust retirement including employer funded contributions.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock).
  • Advanced Practice Clinician partnership opportunities with Optum.
  • Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
  • Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture.
  • Fortune 5 Company – United Health Group.
  • Supportive and appreciative culture. 

 

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.  You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone.

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree (MD or DO) from an accredited program.
  • Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or other relevant specialties.
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Active NY license (or ability to obtain prior to start). 
  • Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start). 
  • DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment). 

 

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $ $124.63 to $172.96 per hour. 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.

Información adicional sobre la vacante

Número de la requisición 2263870

Segmento de negocio Optum

Nivel del cargo Individual Contributor

Disponibilidad para viajar No

País US

Estado de horas extras Non-exempt

Vacante de teletrabajo No