Optum
Physician Hospitalist - Optum CA - South Bay Community
Optum, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Optum CA is seeking a Physician Hospitalist to join our team in South Bay. 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.
Primary Responsibilities:Schedule; Per DiemExamines, assesses, diagnoses, and treats the inpatients that are the responsibility of OptumAdmits and rounds on Optum patients, patient keeper billingPrescribes medications, and treatment regimens appropriate for assessed medical conditionsConsults with and refers to specialists as appropriate. ER DiversionDirects and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as requiredFollows established Torrance Memorial and Optum Group policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standardsCommunicates directly and effectively with colleagues, primary care physicians, and transferring physicians to effect successful transfer of care with particular attention to weekends and holidaysWill follow care guidelines in the hospital in the form of standardized hospital order sets and/or hospitalist manualWill discharge patients when medically appropriate and utilize hospital case management and ancillary personnel to do this as efficiently as possible
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:Current CA licenseDEA licenseHospital PrivilegesWill accept FM and IM candidates
California Residents Only:
The hourly range for this role is $138.77 to $185.22 per hour. 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.
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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.
Primary Responsibilities:Schedule; Per DiemExamines, assesses, diagnoses, and treats the inpatients that are the responsibility of OptumAdmits and rounds on Optum patients, patient keeper billingPrescribes medications, and treatment regimens appropriate for assessed medical conditionsConsults with and refers to specialists as appropriate. ER DiversionDirects and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as requiredFollows established Torrance Memorial and Optum Group policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standardsCommunicates directly and effectively with colleagues, primary care physicians, and transferring physicians to effect successful transfer of care with particular attention to weekends and holidaysWill follow care guidelines in the hospital in the form of standardized hospital order sets and/or hospitalist manualWill discharge patients when medically appropriate and utilize hospital case management and ancillary personnel to do this as efficiently as possible
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:Current CA licenseDEA licenseHospital PrivilegesWill accept FM and IM candidates
California Residents Only:
The hourly range for this role is $138.77 to $185.22 per hour. 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.
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