Occupational Medicine Physician - 4-Day Week & Growth

Optum; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 229,500 - 397,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$40,000 starting bonus

Competitive base salary + incentives

4 weeks vacation + 1 week CME with a 


Malpractice and insurance coverage

Complete benefits package

Encouraged work-life balance

Job summary

Optum Washington is hiring a full-time Occupational Medicine Physician to focus on work-related injury/illness and environmental exposures within a COHE-designated program. You’ll join a seasoned team with strong value-based care and a commitment to innovation.

Expect a structured onboarding, robust support for claims, and leadership opportunities as you grow within the department. Typical day includes 15–17 patients, with protected admin time and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in preventive medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, occupational medicine, or related specialty, or ability to obtain certification prior to employment.
• Unrestricted WA State Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current WA DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Focus solely on work-related injury/illness and environmental exposures.
• Operate within COHE: one of six COHEs in Washington and follow L&I best practices.
• Offer flexible schedules, including a 4-day work week with built‑in admin time.
• Participate in a detailed onboarding over seven weeks, building toward full patient load.
• Receive robust administrative and clinical support for managing claims.
• See up to 15–17 patients per day; 60 minutes for new patients, 30 minutes for follow-ups.
• Pave potential leadership opportunities within the department and organization.
• After-hours and weekend calls only for critical lab or physician-to-physician issues.

Skills

Board eligible/certified in related OI

WA license readiness

WA DEA certification readiness

Job description

Optum Washington is hiring a full-time Occupational Medicine Physician to focus on work-related injury/illness and environmental exposures within a COHE-designated program. You’ll join a seasoned team with strong value-based care and a commitment to innovation.

Expect a structured onboarding, robust support for claims, and leadership opportunities as you grow within the department. Typical day includes 15–17 patients, with protected admin time and a flexible schedule.