Pediatric Physician, Optum-NJ

 Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.  
• Providing full spectrum Pediatric Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
• Full-time; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling (2-3 shifts per week)  
• Local office hours are: 
  o    Monday – Thursday: 8:00a – 7:00p
  o    Weekend Hours (two Saturdays a month only) 8:00a – 2:00p  
• Average patient load: Goal/Target is 3-4 patients per hour.
• Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
• Current EMR: Epic 

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.  
• Clinical responsibilities include wellness and chronic care disease management, as well as specialized procedures.
• Treat pediatric patients in clinic, typically 20-25 patients a day with ancillary support team.
• 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.  
• Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

What makes an Optum Career 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:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.  
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)  
• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
• Robust clinician learning and development programs.

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.