Endocrinologist - Optum Tri-State

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Mill Neck
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

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Here at Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a dedicated, patient-centric, Fellowship Trained Endocrinologist to join our growing team in Smithtown, NY. At Optum, we are evolving health care nationally while providing physician-led care locally so that everyone can have an opportunity to live their healthiest life. It's everything health care should be. Together, for better health.

Position Highlights & Job Responsibilities:

• Independent practice with a solid affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals that provide a full range of Endocrinology medicine
• Direct and manage a complete continuum of quality-based care within the interdisciplinary team
• Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine; Value-Based Care
• Provider Wellbeing; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling
• Responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of the ear, nose, throat, pharynx, sinuses, larynx, thyroid, oral cavity, salivary glands, and esophagus
• Examines patients in clinic and performs surgical procedures as needed
• Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
• Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists as needed
• Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider
  
  What makes an Optum organization different?
  • Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
  • Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
  • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
  • Affiliations with prestigious organizations
  • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
    
    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)
    • Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives
    • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
    • Robust clinician learning and development programs
      
      The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:
      
      Optum Tri-State 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 - and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 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. With Optum, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. 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. Learn more at
      
      Would you thrive with Optum?
      • Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
      • Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
      • Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
      • Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
      • Do you want to be part of something better?
        
        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 New York or has New York application in process
        • Fellowship trained and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Endocrinology
        • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
        • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
          
          To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
          
          Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
          
          CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH Care Associates, and Riverside Medical Group (the "Practices") are all physician owned and led practices having complete authority for all medical decision-making and patient care through their physicians and other licensed professionals. Optum, through its management organizations ("Optum") provides non-clinical administrative services to support the Practices and their physicians. Neither Optum nor its management companies employs , engages, or supervises physicians or other licensed professionals, or determines or sets the methods, standards, or conduct of the practice of medicine or health care provided by the Practices or by any of their licensed professionals. "Part of Optum" reflects that the Practices are part of Optum's effort to support forward-thinking physician practices in helping their patients live healthier lives.
          
          New York City, NY Residents Only: The salary range for New York City residents is $232,130 to $323,000. 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.
          
          At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission .
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