Gastroenterologist - Optum NY

UnitedHealth Group; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 371,000 - 736,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's ProHealth division in Massapequa, NY is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join an independent practice with strong ties to a local tertiary hospital and a full diagnostic facility.

You will perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures, see patients in clinic and during hospital rounds, and consult with other specialists and PCPs to coordinate care. The role offers robust compensation, retirement offerings, and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted licensure in New York state.
• Board Certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, understand health concerns and perform specialized tests.
• Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures.
• Examine patients in clinic and hospital rounds, perform surgeries as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and other specialists.

Skills

Unrestricted licensure

Board Certification Gastroenterology

Active DEA License

Education

Unrestricted NY licensure

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

DEA License

Job description

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 whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

ProHealth, part of the Optum family of business, is seeking a patient-centric Gastroenterologist to join our team in Massapequa, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Position Highlights:

• Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine
• Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
• Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care

Responsibilities:

• Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
• Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures
• Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed
• Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists

What makes an Optum Care organization different?

• 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
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
• 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)
• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMountMedical 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 NY/NJ 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 http://www.workatoptum.com/provider

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• Board Certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $371,000 - $735,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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