Resident Physician – Pathways Program into Primary Care (paid-mentorship) | ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum – Connecticut

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a PGY2/PGY3 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident Physician to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program (a mentorship transition plan into Primary Care practice for post-residency). 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. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

• Mentorship from an experienced physician leader at ProHealth Physicians to support your transition from training into a full-time primary care physician role

• Consistent check-ins via phone, virtually, or in-person with a minimal time-commitment (3 hr/mo) and a generous bi-weekly salary throughout your final year of residency training

• Enhancement of experience throughout your final months of residency while eliminating the burden of job searching and finding the right place to start your career in primary care

• Gain perspective on how to effectively operate and thrive within a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives

• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings offered at Optum: (Affordability, Quality Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Clinician Well-Being)

• Customize your experience.  This individualized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure into primary care and working in the practice environment at ProHealth Physicians

• Minimum Time-Commitment. A commitment of only a few hours per month (1-3 hrs) of which you are compensated for bi-weekly in addition to a post-resident primary care physician position

• Learn about the organization and practice you will be joining while ensuring that your experience in the program is personalized and valuable to your overall development and understanding of primary care, value-based care, team-based care, and outpatient patient-centered care.

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

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:

• M.D. or D.O.

• Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year – PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician (Best Timing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut, but not required

• Would prefer candidates who plan to practice primary care in Connecticut post-residency

The hourly range for this role is $39.90 to $59.86 per hour 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.

 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.