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Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking dedicated and patient-centric Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physicians to join our growing Adult Primary Care teams in the Tri-State Care Region (i.e., at our legacy Riverside Medical Group, ProHealth NY & CareMount Medical practices).  Located in charming, bustling urban and suburban communities with proximity to NYC (Rockland, Westchester, Long Island, Jersey City, Hoboken, Secaucus, Bayonne, Weehawken, Union City and more), you will be supported to achieve our vision of transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.  Join us today and discover your life’s best work. (sm) 

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment
• Providing full spectrum Family/Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
• Full-time; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling (potential for 8, 10, or possibly even 12-hour shifts)!
• Interdisciplinary model of care; Evidence-based Medicine
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel
• Fully integrated and actively using EPIC for electronic medical record system
• Dedicated/consistent physician colleagues, and advanced practice providers & ancillary support staff (i.e., CMA’s, Front Office, Office Manager, etc.).
• No on-call or inpatient/hospital rounding responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team  
• Treat chronic diseases and disorders  
• 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 organization different?

• Value-Based care model; Evidence-Based medicine
• Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being
• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone – this is the foundation of the team-based care model
• A culture of Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation, and Growth
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations; putting people first and working together with “Optum-ism” striving to improve everyday with an open mind and an open heart

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Compensation based on quality, not quantity – annual income 2-year guarantee with additional bonus incentives
• Annual increases and significant bonus eligibility
• 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)
• Physician partnership opportunities with Optum
• Company paid malpractice insurance
• Licensure reimbursement & CME
• Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture
• Fortune 5 Company – United Health Group

About the Optum Tri-State Regional Care Team:

Optum’s Tri-State regional care team, including legacy ProHealth Physicians, CareMount Medical and Riverside Medical Group, provides services across the care continuum – from preventive medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond.  As a truly integrated health system, our physicians and advanced practice clinicians are part of a much larger care team in primary care, urgent care and more than 25 specialties, as well as ambulatory surgery, imaging and more. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State is able to provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.  Part of a tri-state regional care team of over 2,100 providers who serve more than 1.6 million patients, our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes.

As a National Committee for Quality Assurance “Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home,” Optum Tri-State is able to provide patient-focused precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.

In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum Tri-State offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments.  As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Optum Tri-State offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Optum Tri-State believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey/New York or has a New Jersey/New York medical license application in process
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Bilingual Spanish language skills highly preferred (but not required)

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $237,360 to $331,700 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 education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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