Allergist - Reliant Medical Group - Southborough, MA

UnitedHealth Group•Southborough, MA

87d•$254,000 - $480,500

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Allergist to join its team in Southborough, Massachusetts. As part of Optum Care Delivery, the Allergist will contribute to the organization’s mission to improve health care and help patients live healthier lives. The position is based in an ambulatory setting and involves working with primary care and specialty teams in a community-based, multi-specialty medical group. The Allergist performs physical assessments for patients with specialized conditions, develops and implements plans of care, and prescribes medications, exercises, and other treatments. The role collaborates with clinical and administrative teams, coordinates continuity of care with outside health and social agencies, and serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists. The Allergist also teaches and counsels patients and groups, provides education in areas of specialization, and participates in developing health education programs. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school or school of allergy medicine and be board certified or board-eligible in Allergy. They must hold, or be able to obtain after hire, the required Massachusetts controlled substances registration and DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, and have American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required based on specialty. Compensation generally ranges from $254,000 to $480,500 in total cash compensation, including base pay and bonus. The employer notes that compensation depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an employee stock purchase program, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Allergy Medicine.
Board Certified or Board Certified Eligible in Allergy.
Current active Massachusetts DPH Controlled Substances Registration, or ability to obtain it after hire in accordance with state regulations.
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire in accordance with state regulations.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

Perform physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions.
Develop and implement plans of care; prescribe medications, exercises, and/or other treatments.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams in managing patient care.
Maintain continuity of care through information exchange with outside health and social agencies.
Serve as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists regarding patient care.
Teach and counsel individuals and groups about specific health care needs.
Serve as an educator in areas of specialization.
Participate in developing health education programs.