Sports Medicine Physician | Arlington, WA

Optum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 259,000 - 459,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous starting bonus

Quality & productivity bonuses

CME reimbursement

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401k with matching

Stock options

Company paid malpractice coverage

Job summary

Optum WA, known locally as The Everett Clinic, is seeking a Sports Medicine Physician to join our Everett/Arlington area team. The role offers a dynamic clinical practice with access to advanced diagnostic resources and a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

We provide ultrasound-guided procedures, collaboration with orthopedic colleagues, and a suite of benefits including generous bonuses, CME reimbursement, and robust health coverage.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and board certification in a primary medical specialty.
• Sports Medicine Fellowship required/strongly preferred.
• Proficient in ultrasound-guided procedures or strong willingness to learn. Active WA license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive non-operative sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
• Perform ultrasound-guided procedures and joint injections as appropriate.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care providers.
• Evaluate sports-related injuries and return-to-play decisions.

Skills

Ultrasound-guided procedures

Sports medicine

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified or eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or PM&R

Sports Medicine Fellowship

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

$40,000 Starting Bonus

• Optum WA, (known locally as The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Sports Medicine Physician to join our team in the Everett/Arlington area. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. This opportunity offers a dynamic clinical practice with access to advanced diagnostic resources, multidisciplinary support, and the ability to develop special interests within sports medicine.

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we're able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work 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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Sports Medicine team is a seasoned and diverse group of providers, caring for referred Optum patients within the community.

Practice Highlights:

• 4-day work week or less
• 1:1 dedicated MA support
• Established practice with built in referral network
• Provide comprehensive non-operative sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals of all ages
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
• Perform ultrasound-guided procedures and joint injections as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care providers
• Evaluate sports-related injuries, concussion management, overuse injuries, and return-to-play decisions
• EPIC EMR with integrated imaging and clinical workflow tools

Benefits Highlights:

• Generous starting bonus without a repayment clause
• Competitive pay and well-deserved quality & productivity bonuses
• CME reimbursement & Dedicated CME days
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision
• 401k with matching & Stock options
• Company paid malpractice coverage

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Sports Medicine Fellowship
• Proficient in ultrasound guided procedures and/or strong desire to learn
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Washington or ability to obtain
• Valid DEA license

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $259,000 - $458,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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.