Ophthalmologist - Optum NY

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Ophthalmologist in Plainview, NY, where you'll have the opportunity to practice comprehensive ophthalmology with a team of skilled professionals. This role offers access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive environment, empowering you to provide exceptional care to your patients. Enjoy the fulfillment of advancing community health while working in a collaborative setting that values diversity and innovation. Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and making a difference in the lives of millions. Discover how rewarding a career in medicine can be with us.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted licensure in NY and board certification in Ophthalmology.
• Active DEA License is required or must be obtained prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive ophthalmology with a team of specialists.
• Provide care in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Clinical Practice

Surgical Skills

Education

Board Certification in Ophthalmology

Unrestricted Licensure in New York

Tools

Femto-second Laser

Diagnostic Testing Equipment

Job description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Ophthalmologist to join our team in Plainview, 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 & Responsibilities:

• Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of Ophthalmology medicine
• Practice features multiple ophthalmologists and is fully supported with a team of clinical & non-clinical staff as well as APCs and optometrists
• Practice comprehensive ophthalmology with fellowship trained physicians in cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic plastic, and reconstructive surgery as well as retinal diseases and surgery
• State-of-the-art equipment including Femto-second laser assisted cataract surgery and access to an off-campus laser suite for Lasik procedures
• Provider in this department will have access to multiple surgical suites and privileges to several ambulatory surgical centers and community hospitals
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility

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 Ophthalmology
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

The salary range for this role is $275,500 to $567,000 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).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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