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Primary Care Physician - Optum - Denver, Colorado

lakewood, CO

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OptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in beautiful Lakewood, outside of Denver! Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. This position will be primarily based in Lakewood; however, the physician should be flexible to provide coverage at our Golden clinic as well, approximately 1-2 days per week as needed.

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 3 to 4 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 Program

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:

Unrestricted CO state license or the ability to obtain prior to start date

Current DEA certificate required prior to start date

BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start date

Current BLS, ACLS certification prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ year working in outpatient primary care

Experience in providing patient care under a population health model

The salary range for this role is $229,500 to $378,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, 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.

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