About this opportunity
Optum lists this Gastroenterologist opportunity in city of middletown, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Highlights
Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine.
Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care.
Surgery Center/ASC centers located conveniently near our offices, and ownership opportunities available with tenure.
Full complement of excellent support staff (Advanced Practice Clinician, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams) and dedicated practice management systems in place that enable you to practice at the peak of your licensure and assist within patient care.
Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
Primary Responsibilities
Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients.
Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures (ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound experience highly preferred).
Examine patients in clinic, hospital rounds and perform surgical procedures as needed.
Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists.
Serve as collaborating physician to assigned Advanced Practice Clinician(s).
What makes an Optum organization different?
Value‑Based care model; Evidence‑Based medicine.
Quadruple Aim: improving patient satisfaction, lowering costs, delivering high‑quality outcomes, increasing provider satisfaction and well‑being.
Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license.
We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone – this is the foundation of the team‑based care model.
A culture of Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation, and Growth.
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations, putting people first and working together with "Optum‑ism" striving to improve everyday with an open mind and an open heart.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earnings potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company – United Health Group.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage.
Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave.
Robust retirement options including employer‑funded contributions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock).
Physician partnership opportunities with Optum.
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
Consistent career growth, professional development, and supportive culture.
Supportive and appreciative culture.
Required Qualifications
Fellowship training in Gastroenterology.
Residency training in Internal Medicine.
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology.
ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound procedure experience highly preferred.
Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of New York (or has New York license application submitted and in‑process).
Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start).
Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start).
New York Residents Only
Salary range for New York residents is $451,978 to $692,344 per year. The range is defined as total cash compensation at target. Pay mix of base and bonus varies based on experience and metric achievement.
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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