Nocturnist Physician, Hospitalist - Optum NV

UnitedHealth GroupLas Vegas, NV
Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Nocturnist Physician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. 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. Southwest Medical Associates (SMA), an Optum company, is Nevada’s largest multi-specialty practice, with over 350 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our facilities include 22 medical offices, with 6 urgent cares clinics, 7 Convenient Care Clinics, two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient surgery centers. The practice is fully integrated and includes home health, complex disease management, pharmacy services, medical management and palliative care. SMA is actively engaged in population health management, with an emphasis on outcomes, and offers patients compassionate, innovative and high-quality care throughout Nevada. SMA is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our hospitalist team is looking for a Nocturnist to join our team in Las Vegas. As a hospitalist/nocturnist, you will be responsible for managing adult inpatients including geriatrics. The schedule is 7 days on/7 days off. Our hospitalists only treat Medicare Advantage patients under a managed care model.

Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Active and unrestricted license in NV, or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • IM or FM residency trained, Board Certified
  • Experience as a hospitalist

Responsibilities

  • Managing adult inpatients including geriatrics.
  • Treating Medicare Advantage patients under a managed care model.
  • Providing coverage from 7 pm to 7 am.
  • Handling an average of 4-5 admissions per shift.

Benefits

  • Attractive base salary
  • Sign on bonus
  • Quarterly bonus plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • STD/LTD
  • Professional liability
  • 401K with match
  • CME reimbursement
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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