Gastroenterologist - Optum NY

UnitedHealth Group; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist to join their dynamic team in Bronx, NY. This role offers the opportunity to practice independently while being supported by a robust network of diagnostic facilities and care teams. You'll engage in patient consultations, perform essential procedures, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization empowers its clinicians to thrive in their careers. Join a team that is dedicated to making healthcare better for everyone and experience the fulfillment of advancing community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted licensure in New York or application in process.
• Board certification or eligibility in gastroenterology is required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to diagnose and treat health concerns.
• Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists.

Skills

Patient Consultation

Endoscopic Procedures

Colonoscopy Procedures

Collaboration with Physicians

Education

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

Unrestricted Licensure in New York

Job description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team in Bronx, NY. 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.

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?

• 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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Optum NY/NJ 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 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. 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. 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 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

The salary range for this role is $371,000 to $735,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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.