Resident Physician - Pathways Program into Primary Care | ProHealth Physicians - Connecticut

UnitedHealth Group•Norwich, CT

3d•$83,000 - $124,500•Hybrid

About The Position

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a career-minded Resident Physician in their final year (PGY3) of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency to join our team. 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.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O.
Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year - PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician (Best Timing)

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut, but not required
Would prefer candidates who plan to practice primary care in Connecticut post-residency

Responsibilities

Mentorship from an experienced physician leader at ProHealth Physicians to support your transition from training into a full-time primary care physician role
Consistent check-ins via phone, virtually, or in-person with a minimal time-commitment (3 hr/mo) and a generous bi-weekly salary throughout your final year of residency training
Enhancement of experience throughout your final months of residency while eliminating the burden of job searching and finding the right place to start your career in primary care
Gain perspective on how to effectively operate and thrive within a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings offered at Optum: (Affordability, Quality Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Clinician Well-Being)
Customize your experience. This individualized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure into primary care and working in the practice environment at ProHealth Physicians
Learn about the organization and practice you will be joining while ensuring that your experience in the program is personalized and valuable to your overall development and understanding of primary care, value-based care, team-based care, and outpatient patient-centered care.