Gastroenterology- Hospitalist, Middletown-NY

UnitedHealth Group•Monroe, NY

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About The Position

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our team in Monroe, NY. 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. 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: The Hospitalist Department consists of multiple hospitalists and is fully supported with a team of clinical & non-clinical staff as well as APCs 12 hour shifts 2 Weeks each month and one weekend rotation Moderate scheduling templates to promote Work and Life Balance Located just outside of NYC Focus on Quality instead of Quantity while delivering utmost care to patients Partner with other medical professionals while practicing with autonomy Practice at the peak of your license providing evidence-based medicine Patient Assessments, Formulating Care Plans, Finding Gaps in Care Delivery, Communicating and Teaching patients about personal Care Management Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health What makes an Optum Career 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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team
Treat chronic diseases and disorders
Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status
Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient
Patient Assessments, Formulating Care Plans, Finding Gaps in Care Delivery, Communicating and Teaching patients about personal Care Management
Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health