Physician – Pulmonology Critical Care – Per Diem| Unity Health Network, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pulmonology Critical Care physician to join our team in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 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.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of pulmonary/ critical care related health problems
• Compliance with all coding and documentation requirements
• Practice evidence-based medicine
• Provides ICU Coverage and inpatient pulmonary consults at Level 3 Trauma Community Hospital (1 Location)
• Provides Pulmonary outpatient call coverage
• Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs, and other collaborating physicians/providers
• Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
• Provides counsel, support, and education to facility staff
• Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews
• Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

Position Highlights

• Our physicians provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care medicine including inpatient critical care, inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic, post-acute care, bronchoscopy procedures, navigational bronchoscopy capability and EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound). Candidates trained in Sleep Medicine may also incorporate sleep into their practice.
  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment, offering a value-based practice model with a diversified patient base, competitive salary, and benefits
• High Risk Care Management program
• Fewer patients per day, longer patient visits
• Joining three colleagues in one office
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Large referring base
  • Teaching opportunities

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Excellent compensation
• Benefits include
  • 401K Retirement package eligible
  • Company paid malpractice insurance

 

Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career.  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 medical licensure in the state of Ohio, or able to obtain
• Active and unrestricted DEA License, or ability to obtain
• Board certified M.D. or D.O. Pulmonary Medicine
• Board certified M.D or D.O or eligible Critical Care
• Willing or ability to On Call Participation 
• Proven ability to maintenance of privileges with no restrictions at hospital where procedures will be performed

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience 
• Sleep Medicine
• Proven participation in Critical Care Rounding
• Proven interest in Teaching 

 

The hourly range for this role is $108.65 to $175.96 per hour. 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.

 

 

 

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.