Dermatologist - Yorktown Heights, NY

UnitedHealth Group•Yorktown Heights, NY

8d•$360,000 - $672,500•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Dermatologist to join their team in Yorktown Heights, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will have access to the resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role offers the opportunity for an exceptional career, empowering clinicians to live their best lives at work and home. You can experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The organization emphasizes collaboration, connection, and growth. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by combining Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical, and ProHealth Care. This regional alignment integrates resources and services across the care continuum, from preventative medicine to diagnostics and treatment, serving New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ provides patient-focused medical care for the entire family. Their teams work in local clinics, surgery centers, and urgent care centers, utilizing care models focused on risk management, high-quality outcomes, and driving change through collaboration and innovation. The role offers a best-in-class employee experience, allowing clinicians to practice at the top of their license. The organization believes that better care for clinicians leads to better patient care. They are influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations. You will practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting, partnering with primary care within a sustainable and thriving national healthcare organization. You will be rewarded and recognized for performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear direction for success, along with development opportunities for other roles.

Requirements

Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
Board Certification or board eligibility in Dermatology
Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive skin consultations by evaluating patient skin conditions and screening for disease
Utilize patient medical history as part of skin assessments and prescribing medication for the treatment of skin conditions
Perform non-invasive surgical procedures on skin
Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed
Consult with patients about the status of their skin health