Psychiatrist - Associate Chair of Psychiatry | Reliant Medical Group & Atrius, Part of Optum

UnitedHealth Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic physician leader to enhance healthcare delivery in Massachusetts. This role involves leading clinical operations, developing effective strategies, and advocating for patient needs. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient care while enjoying a fulfilling career with a focus on quality over quantity in compensation. With a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on community health. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Dedicated CME time and allowance

Excellent PTO package

Robust retirement package

Company paid malpractice insurance

Physician partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• MD or DO with experience leading psychiatry clinicians.
• Board Certification in Child/Adolescent or General Adult Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex situations and develop effective strategies.
• Lead clinical operations and monitor patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Patient Advocacy

Clinical Operations Management

Budget Forecasting

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Eligibility for full licensure in Massachusetts

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and experienced physician leader to join our team in the eastern and central regions of the state. 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:

1. Analyze complex situations and develop effective strategies
2. Contribute to Service Line strategy development, setting goals and metrics
3. Lead clinical operations, bridging the gap between medical practice and administrative functions
4. Monitor patient outcomes and identify areas for improvement
5. Advocate for patient needs
6. Forecast budget needs and manage financial performance
7. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals
8. 0.5 FTE for administrative duties (20 hours weekly) and 0.5 FTE for Direct Patient Care duties (20 hours weekly)

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

1. Straight salary based on quality, not quantity
2. Dedicated CME time and allowance
3. Excellent PTO package
4. Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
5. Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
6. Physician partnership opportunities within OptumCare

What makes an Optum organization different?

1. Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
2. We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
3. We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
4. Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Required Qualifications:

1. MD or DO with experience leading MD and APC psychiatry clinicians
2. Board Certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry
3. Eligibility for full licensure in state of Massachusetts
4. Basic Life Support (BLS)
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

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.