Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

UnitedHealth Group • Lake Success, NY

229d • $221,000 - $378,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a patient-centric Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join our team in Lake Success, 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. 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.

Requirements

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• Residency trained and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Infectious Disease Physicians, consult with patients to understand their health concerns
• Examine patients in clinic and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
• Prescribe medication as needed to treat various infectious disease cases
• Orders or executes various tests and analyses to provide information on patient's condition
• Provide patients with prevention education and follow-up as needed
• Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists

Benefits

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed