Primary Care Physician – Higganum Family Medical Group | ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a motivated and patient-centric Family Medicine trained Primary Care Physician to join our team in Higganum, Connecticut at Higganum Family Medical Group. 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, supportive primary care environment
• Three-year compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities
• (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends
• Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
• Partner and collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
• Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
• Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Adult Medicine – Primary Care
• National backing (Optum) with local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
• High-earning potential for hard-work
• Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)

 

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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive compensation – (3yr) Guarantee with Quality + Productivity incentives
• Supplemental Income Opportunities
• Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
• Loan repayment support program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
• Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Physician partnership and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum
• High earning potential while focusing on Quality vs Quantity

 

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut’s leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they’re sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
• BC/BE in Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start

 

Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $249,728 to $355,092 per year. 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 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.