Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician | Optum Las Vegas, NV

Position Highlights

• Work with other physicians in teams but manage your own panel of patients Monday–Friday
• Adult patient panel of all ages including geriatrics and some older adolescents; can be customized for interest areas
• Conveniences include full-time management staff, digital radiology, onsite laboratory services, and 14 clinic locations throughout Las Vegas
• Employed practice position with Southwest Medical
• Electronic medical record environment in attractive, modern facilities

About the role

Optum is a clinician-led care organization changing the way clinicians work and live. As a Family Practice Physician on the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be part of a vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You’ll have clinical resources, data and the support of a global organization behind you so you can help patients live healthier lives. Work alongside talented peers in a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment guided by the Quadruple Aim. Experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that can improve care for millions of patients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
• Demonstrate professionalism through commitment to responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
• Operate within a systems-based practice, leveraging system resources to deliver care of optimal value

Qualifications

• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency trained; board certified or board eligible
• Ability to obtain Nevada medical license, DEA and pharmacy license
• Strong medical knowledge of biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral sciences and application to patient care
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for exchanging information and collaborating with patients, families and health professionals
• Sufficient computer skills to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Records
• Commitment to practice-based learning and improvement through self-evaluation, evidence appraisal and patient-care improvements

Compensation

Base salary range: $226,000 – $366,000 annually (full-time). Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. Sign-on bonus of $100,000 for external candidates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Matching 401(k) contributions and employer-funded retirement program
• Relocation assistance
• 160 hours of paid time off and nine paid holidays
• One week paid CME with $4,500 allowance
• Differential for supervision of extenders
• UnitedHealth Group stock options

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, full-time clinical practice