Optum CA - Nocturnist Hospitalist (Banning, CA)

UnitedHealth Group•Redlands, CA

1d•$271,500 - $401,500•Onsite

About The Position

Optum is hiring a Nocturnist Hospitalist to provide patient-centered care at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning, California. The role is part of Optum Care Delivery and involves caring for patients referred to the service while working with hospital clinicians and interdisciplinary teams. The position follows a 7-on/7-off block schedule with 12-hour onsite shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The hospitalist conducts hospital rounds, coordinates care with patients’ families, referring physicians, specialists, hospital administration and departments, and contributes to interdisciplinary care planning. The role also requires timely and accurate documentation, participation in required competencies and organizational requirements, and compliance with hospital medical staff bylaws and referring physician requests. Optum describes a collaborative, diversity- and inclusion-guided environment and offers clinical resources and organizational support. Compensation generally ranges from $271,500 to $401,500 in total cash compensation, including base pay and bonus. Actual compensation depends on factors such as labor market, education, experience, productivity and performance. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Board certified or board eligible, with the ability to attain board certification prior to starting.
Unrestricted California MD or DO license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Current California DEA certificate or ability to attain one prior to starting.
Proficient with EMR systems.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills and time management.

Responsibilities

Conduct hospital rounds on patients referred to the service at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital.
Provide patient care consistent with hospital medical staff bylaws and referring physician requests.
Communicate with families, referring physicians, specialists, administration and hospital departments about the care and treatment of referred patients.
Work with hospitals and clinical staff, social services, utilization management and other interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient progress, variances, achievement of expected outcomes and plans of care.
Ensure necessary documentation is accurate, complete and timely, including medical records, billing and coding, and other documentation requested by the hospital.
Attend and complete specific competencies and annual organizational requirements.