UnitedHealth Group
Internal Medicine Physician
UnitedHealth Group, Lakewood, Colorado, United States,
Optum CO is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Lakewood, CO. 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:
Dragon and AI charting available
Practice Manager on-site
Each clinician has a dedicated MA
Possibility of 4-day work week;
32 Patient Contact Hours / 4 Admin Hours
2000 Average Patient Panel per Physician
Full spectrum of primary care procedures
Weekday Call: Average once a month/starting at 5pm
Weekend Call: Average 1 to 2 per year
Average/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per day
The culture is one of cohesion and clinic transformation.
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations.
As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
Guaranteed base salary for two years
Quality and productivity bonuses available
Competitive sign-on bonus
Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
Professional liability at no cost to clinician
PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
CME Reimbursement & Time Off
Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
Physician Partnership Program
Primary Responsibilities:
As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide full scope primary care services.
Examine diagnose and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions or concerns injuries, infections, and illnesses
Counsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
Complete timely and thorough documentation using our EMR system
Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up
Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice
Supervise Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners as needed
Required Qualifications:
M.D. or D.O.
Must have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine
Must be board certified in IM or Board Eligible for Medical Residents
Active Colorado Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
Active DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in providing patient care under a population health model
Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $244,000 to $341,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
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:
Dragon and AI charting available
Practice Manager on-site
Each clinician has a dedicated MA
Possibility of 4-day work week;
32 Patient Contact Hours / 4 Admin Hours
2000 Average Patient Panel per Physician
Full spectrum of primary care procedures
Weekday Call: Average once a month/starting at 5pm
Weekend Call: Average 1 to 2 per year
Average/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per day
The culture is one of cohesion and clinic transformation.
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations.
As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
Guaranteed base salary for two years
Quality and productivity bonuses available
Competitive sign-on bonus
Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
Professional liability at no cost to clinician
PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
CME Reimbursement & Time Off
Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
Physician Partnership Program
Primary Responsibilities:
As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide full scope primary care services.
Examine diagnose and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions or concerns injuries, infections, and illnesses
Counsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
Complete timely and thorough documentation using our EMR system
Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up
Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice
Supervise Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners as needed
Required Qualifications:
M.D. or D.O.
Must have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine
Must be board certified in IM or Board Eligible for Medical Residents
Active Colorado Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
Active DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in providing patient care under a population health model
Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $244,000 to $341,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.