Dermatologist- Optum NY
About the Role
Optum NY (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Dermatologist to join our team in Huntington, NY. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.
Here, you'll have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you to help your patients live healthier lives. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients across the country.
Position Highlights
- Independent practice with strong affiliation with a local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of dermatology medicine
- Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities
- Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
- Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive skin consultations by evaluating patient skin conditions and screening for disease
- Utilize patient medical history as part of skin assessments and prescribe medication for the treatment of skin conditions
- Perform non-invasive surgical procedures on skin
- Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed
- Consult with patients about the status of their skin health
What Makes Optum Care Different
- Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
- Team-based care model with a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
- Influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations
Compensation & Benefits
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
- Robust retirement offerings including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
- Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives
- Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME, and malpractice coverage
- Robust clinician learning and development programs
About Optum in the Tri-State Region
Optum Tri-State was formed in 2022 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—and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.
As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State provides patient-focused medical care to the entire family. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to join a regional, interdisciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients. Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, enabling them to spend more time with patients, provide better care, and realize better outcomes.
Requirements
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
- Board Certification or board eligibility in Dermatology
- Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
Pay
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $358,000 - $701,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, and work experience. It may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.
In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).