Primary Care Physician, Optum - NJ

Optum; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 229,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family or Internal Medicine Physician to join their patient-centric team in Bayonne, New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the peak of your license in a collaborative environment, focusing on value-based care. Enjoy the flexibility of scheduling, a competitive compensation model, and the support of a robust healthcare network. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will be empowered to make a significant impact on community health while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Unrestricted medical license in New Jersey.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family/Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care.
• Treat chronic diseases and disorders.
• Oversee and provide support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

Skills

Patient Care

Chronic Disease Management

Evidence-Based Medicine

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Tools

EPIC

Job description

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of Optum's 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 talent 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 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.

Riverside Medical Group, part of the Optum family of business, is seeking a patient-centric Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Bayonne, New Jersey.

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Providing full spectrum Family/Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
  • Full-time; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling (option to work 8s or 12s)
  • Local office hours are:
    • Mon, Tues, Weds, & Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm, Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; and
    • Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm.
      • Please note: We are looking for flexibility in working 2 Saturdays a month that will offset the weekday schedule.
      • You will not exceed 40 hours a week.
• Team based care; Evidence-based Medicine.
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
• Fully integrated and actively using EPIC for electronic medical record system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
• Treat chronic diseases and disorders.
• Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about patients' medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Oversee and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

What makes an Optum 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, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
• Robust clinician learning and development programs.

Optum in NY & NJ

Crystal Run Healthcare, powered by Optum, and Optum Medical Care serve more than 3.6 million patients in hundreds of communities across New York and New Jersey with a robust network of over 1,200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Offering primary, specialty, and urgent care in more than 200 locations, we provide coordinated, high quality and affordable health care to the communities we serve. Join our team and experience the comprehensive support and resources that set Optum apart.

Our team-based model supports our clinicians, reduces administrative burden, and empowers you to focus on patient care and improving lives. We leverage advanced technology to support our clinicians in delivering their best work in an environment that emphasizes professional growth, innovation and diversity.

Whether you're looking to practice in an urban or rural environment, the New York and New Jersey regions have it all. At Optum, you'll have the opportunity to practice academic-quality medicine in a community-based setting. You'll grow and develop your career, connect with distinguished colleagues, and enjoy flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, and a healthy work-life balance in a beautiful region of the country.

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey or has New Jersey medical license application in process.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine.
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Bilingual Spanish language skills highly preferred (but not required).

The salary range for this role is $229,500 to $378,000 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). 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.