Physician - Anesthesiology (Per Diem) - Optum NY

UnitedHealth Group • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a per diem Anesthesiologist to provide ambulatory and office-based anesthesia care in New York, NY. The Anesthesiology department is an established group delivering anesthesia services across the tri-state region. The team includes board-certified general anesthesiologists and pediatric and regional subspecialists, and provides care in multispecialty surgical and procedure suites and ambulatory surgery centers.

The role is part of a collegial group practice with a large referral base, support staff, and practice management systems intended to help physicians practice at the top of their license. The organization emphasizes quality, patient-centered, provider-led, team-based care, clinical innovation, and coordinated care supported by a shared electronic medical record. Subspecialty training is preferred but not required.

Optum NY/NJ combines resources and services across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut, with care delivered in local clinics, surgery centers, and urgent care centers. The position offers a competitive compensation model with bonus eligibility and potential physician partnership opportunities. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

• Unrestricted New York licensure, or a New York license application in process.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain one before starting.

Nice To Haves

• Subspecialty training is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory anesthesia services in the tri-state region.
• Provide anesthesia care in multispecialty surgical and procedure suites and ambulatory surgery centers.

Benefits

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation based on quality, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 company.
• Retirement offerings, including employer-funded contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan for UHG stock.
• Physician partnership opportunities and incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, CME, and malpractice coverage.
• Clinician learning and development programs.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed