Resident - Pathway - Las Vegas, NV
About The Position
Southwest Medical, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Resident 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. 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 believes the Primary Care Physician is the foundation of every highly functioning and affordable healthcare delivery team. Therefore, Southwest Medical supports the training of future primary care physicians with the Pathway Program. Southwest Medical will provide financial and educational support while engaging in a mentoring relationship with residents during their final year of training. This early commitment reflects the value Southwest Medical places on each primary care physician always with a commitment to bringing and retaining top PCP's for the Southern Nevada Community. By being a Pathway Physician in their final year of training residents are able to complete their training with added financial and mentoring support. Having made a commitment to practice group and location, a career search will not distract from the third year of training. The commitment and dedication of the Pathway Physician to their education and residency program is the first priority. The Pathway Program is meant to enhance the final year of the residency experience while helping the training physician develop an added skill set to maximize success as the transition from residency to private practice. Early commitment through the Pathway Program allows the physician to enhance their work life balance during their last year of residency. The purpose of the Physician Pathway Program is to share a mutual commitment between OptumCare/Southwest Medical and residents to prepare both parties for mutual success. Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: Understand the Culture and Values of Southwest Medical and OptumCare Learn about Population Management and the way it is implemented at Southwest Medical Get to know Southwest Medical Providers and Staff Mentoring by Southwest Medical Physicians Opportunity to do elective rotation with Southwest Medical Attend Quarterly provider meetings and monthly department meetings when possible (Limited for out of town Pathways Physicians) Introduction to Patient Engagement Practicing Excellence Curriculum Common Characteristics: Want to be part of a team based model clinic Want to make an early commitment, to enjoy, focus, and maximize the last year of training As delivery and science of medicine continues to evolve; The Pathway Physician will be joining an organization that strives to be a leader in this evolution Be part of a patient centered, physician led health care organizations Pathway Physicians are Leaders and desire to have an opportunity to develop and implement leadership with their patients, their team, and in areas of influence Passion for medicine and a desire to provide exceptional patient care Be part of a company that strive to embrace and promote the 5 Cultural pillars: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, Performance Southwest Medical, part of Optum, is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- MD/DO Degree
- Must be in an accredited residency program
Responsibilities
- Understand the Culture and Values of Southwest Medical and OptumCare
- Learn about Population Management and the way it is implemented at Southwest Medical
- Get to know Southwest Medical Providers and Staff
- Mentoring by Southwest Medical Physicians
- Opportunity to do elective rotation with Southwest Medical
- Attend Quarterly provider meetings and monthly department meetings when possible (Limited for out of town Pathways Physicians)
- Introduction to Patient Engagement
- Practicing Excellence Curriculum
Benefits
- In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
