What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician - Optum CO position at UnitedHealth Group?

Optum CO is seeking an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Cherry Creek, 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
EPIC EMR system
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 of 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.

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.

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 :

M.D. or D.O.

Must have completed an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

Must be board certified in FM or 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.

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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 employer 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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Salary : $226,000 - $366,000

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