Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician - Optum Tri-State NJ

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking an Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Clifton, NJ.

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.

Position Highlights :

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Providing full spectrum Family / Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
• Full-time ; Work-Life Balance ; Flexible Scheduling (potential for 8, 10, or possibly even 12-hour shifts)!
• Local office hours are : Monday Friday : 8 : 00am 8 : 00pm; andSaturday : 8 : 00am 4 : 00pm.

Note : There is a possibility of schedule differences depending on the site. Inquire within.

• Team based care; Evidence-based Medicine.
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
• Fully integrated and actively using EPIC for electronic medical record system.
• No on-call & inpatient / hospital rounding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
• Treat chronic diseases and disorders.
• Reviews patient file / record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Value-Based care model; Evidence-Based medicine.
• Quadruple Aim : Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being.
• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license.
• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone this is the foundation of the team-based care model.
• A culture of Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation, and Growth.
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations;

putting people first and working together with Optum-ism striving to improve everyday with an open mind and an open heart.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Compensation based on quality, not quantity.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage.
• Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity / paternity leave.
• Robust retirement including employer funded contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Physician partnership opportunities with Optum.
• Company paid malpractice insurance.
• Licensure reimbursement & CME.
• Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture.
• Fortune 5 Company United Health Group

About the Optum Tri-State Regional Care Team :

Optum’s Tri-State regional care team, including legacy ProHealth NY, CareMount, Riverside Medical Group, and Crystal Run, provides services across the care continuum from preventive medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond.

As a truly integrated health system, our physicians and advanced practice clinicians are part of a much larger care team in primary care, urgent care and more than 25 specialties, as well as ambulatory surgery, imaging and more.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State is able to provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.

Part of a tri-state regional care team of over 2, providers who serve more than 1.6 million patients, our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes.

Required Qualifications :

• Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey or has New Jersey medical license application in process
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine and / or Internal Medicine
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual Spanish language skills highly preferred (but not required)

New Jersey Residents Only : The salary range for this role is $, to $, per year.Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target.

The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Optum NY / NJ was formed in by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY / NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation.

Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.