Primary Care Physician - Optum, Chandler, AZ

Optum; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Primary Care Physician in Chandler, AZ, to join their team. This role involves examining and treating patients, coordinating care, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have an Arizona medical license and board certification in Family or Internal Medicine. Join a collaborative environment focused on improving healthcare for the community.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona medical license required.
• Board certified in Family or Internal Medicine preferred.
• DEA certificate must be current.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients for acute injuries and illnesses.
• Counsel patients about conditions and document medical histories.
• Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Outstanding organization skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Initiative

Creativity

Adaptability

Flexibility

Autonomy

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license

Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Current and unrestricted DEA certificate

Job description

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Optum AZ is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Chandler, AZ. 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.

As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Primary Care Physician to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Examines, diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses
2. Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
3. Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan
4. Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
5. Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures
6. Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow-up
7. Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
8. Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
9. Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice

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

• Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license, or the ability to obtain license prior to start date
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date
• Effective communication skills
• Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Ability to take initiative, be creative, adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience
• Managed Care / IPA / Health Plan experience

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 law.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care