Gastroenterologist-Middletown, NY
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology to join their team in Middletown, NY. This role is within a clinician-led care organization that aims to change how clinicians work and live by providing the resources, data, and support of a global organization. The position offers the opportunity to advance community health while contributing to practice ideas that could improve care nationwide. The environment is physician-led, patient-centered, and team-based, with a strong affiliation with a local tertiary care hospital. It includes a collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base, a focus on provider wellness, and convenient access to Surgery Center/ASC centers with potential ownership opportunities. The role is supported by a full complement of excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems, enabling providers to practice at the peak of their licensure. The organization supports practice growth and patient panel expansion.
Requirements
- Fellowship training in Gastroenterology
- Residency training in Internal Medicine
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology
- Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of New York (or has New York license application submitted and in-process)
- Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)
Nice To Haves
- ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound procedure experience
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
- Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures (i.e., ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound procedure experience highly preferred)
- Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed
- Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists
- Serve as collaborating physician to assigned Advanced Practice Clinician(s)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage
- Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure)
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Robust retirement options including employer funded contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock)
- Physician partnership opportunities with Optum
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
