Neurologist | Unity Health Network | Akron, Ohio

UnitedHealth Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 251,000 - 441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) retirement package

Dedicated CME time and allowance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Unity Health Network, part of Optum, seeks a Neurologist to join our Akron, Ohio team for a primarily outpatient practice. This 1.0 FTE role includes some telemedicine and a collaboration-rich environment within the Optum family.

We offer growth opportunities, access to ancillary services (sleep, neuro diagnostics, infusion, neuro psych), and a strong, physician-focused culture within Unity Health Network.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Ohio medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Board Certification in Neurology (MD/DO).
• DEA license for Ohio or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Ability to participate in light hospital rounding.
• Maintenance of privileges with no hospital restrictions where procedures will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Primarily outpatient neurology with minimal call.
• Collaborate with a broadOptum Centers of Excellence network.
• Provide comprehensive neurology care across a team of 6–8 clinicians.
• Order labs and imaging as clinically indicated; develop and adjust treatment plans.

Education

MD/DO with Neurology board certification

Job description

Neurologist | Unity Health Network | Akron, Ohio

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Neurologist to join our growing team in Akron, Ohio.

This is an opportunity to build your career in a primarily outpatient neurology practice supported by an established referral network, multidisciplinary resources, and the scale of Optum, while maintaining the local culture and physician-focused environment of Unity Health Network.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

• Primarily outpatient neurology, with minimal call and light hospital rounding
• Large established referring base with additional support through the Optum Centers of Excellence network
• Full-time, 1.0 FTE, working 5 days per week/40 hours, with some telemedicine
• Practice consisting of approximately 6 to 8 clinicians, including physicians and advanced practitioners
• Access to ancillary services including:
  • Sleep
  • Neuro Diagnostics
  • Infusion
  • Neuro Psych
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and teaching when timing aligns
• Team-based approach focused on achieving the best patient outcomes through value-based care
• Order appropriate laboratory studies and imaging when clinically indicated
• Identify differential diagnoses, assess the severity of patient illness, and establish the appropriate need and timing for patient evaluation
• Consult with other members of the health care team regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary
• Implement treatment plans in a safe and effective manner
• Utilize sound clinical judgment when establishing priorities for patient care and management
• Document patient visits in a concise, clear, and logical manner
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented treatment plans

About Unity Health Network

Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio and is part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.

Unity's infrastructure enables clinicians to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care while removing many non-medical business functions from clinical staff, allowing physicians to spend more time focused on what matters most: patient care.

Our team continues to grow, and we are looking for health care professionals who want to be part of an organization driven by excellence and committed to providing high-quality, timely, patient-centered care.

As part of Unity Health Network, you'll have the opportunity to practice within a local, collaborative care environment while benefiting from the broader resources and support available through Optum.

Why Optum?

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make health care better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data, technology, and support of a global organization behind you, helping you focus on improving the health of your patients and community.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute new practice ideas and initiatives that may help improve care for patients across the country.

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience designed to enable you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe better care for clinicians leads to better care for patients
• Help influence change collectively on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of a local care organization
• Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting while partnering closely with primary care
• Build your career within a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
• Access opportunities for professional development and future roles across the organization

We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life both at work and at home.

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.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive compensation with full-time benefits options selected annually
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Optum Credit Union
• Partnership Track
• 401(k) retirement package, including employer-funded contributions
• Dedicated CME time and allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on FTE
• Holiday time off, including a personal day of your choice
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase opportunities

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $250,500 to $440,500 annually based on full-time employment.

The salary range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus are 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, and other relevant considerations.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all applicable minimum wage laws.

In addition to salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Unrestricted medical license in the state of Ohio, or ability to obtain
• Board Certified in Neurology as an M.D. or D.O.
• DEA license for Ohio, or willingness to obtain prior to start
• Ability to participate in light hospital rounding
• Maintenance of privileges with no hospital restrictions where procedures will be performed

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in Neurology
• Experience working within a collaborative, team-based model of care
• Fluency and adaptability with EMR systems and technology
• Experience in Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Movement Disorders, and/or related areas
• Comfort making clinical decisions, creating care plans, and designating responsibilities

Build Your Career With Unity Health Network and Optum

At Unity Health Network, you'll become part of a dedicated health care team providing high-quality, timely, patient-centered services. In return, you'll have access to opportunities designed to advance both the future of health care delivery and your career.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that provides clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role while offering development opportunities for other roles you may be interested in.

Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone.

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, 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.