Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician | Optum Las Vegas, NV
UnitedHealth Group · Seattle, WA · Today
On-siteHealthcare$226k–$366k/yrFull-time
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
- Convenient access to Lifestyle Centers for seniors
- Attractive, modern facilities with electronic medical record environment
- Full-time management staff, digital radiology, and onsite laboratory services across 14 clinic locations in Las Vegas
- $100,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates
About the role
This is an employed practice position with Southwest Medical, part of Optum. You will deliver patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for treating health problems and promoting health. The role emphasizes professionalism, ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population, operating within a systems-based practice that leverages Optum’s resources for optimal value.
Responsibilities
- Maintain your own patient panel while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Provide comprehensive primary care to adults, including geriatrics and select older adolescents
- Utilize electronic medical records to document and coordinate care
- Participate in practice-based learning and improvement through self-evaluation and integration of scientific evidence
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and system efficiency
Requirements
- Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency trained; board certified or board eligible
- Ability to obtain Nevada medical license, DEA registration, and Pharmacy license
- Strong medical knowledge in biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and health professionals
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records and related clinical software
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Professional liability insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching and contributions
- 160 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually
- One week paid CME with $4,500 allowance
- Nine paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Differential for supervision of extenders
- UnitedHealth Group stock options
Pay
Base salary range: $226,000 to $366,000 annually (full-time). Pay is determined by factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant criteria. UnitedHealth Group complies with all applicable minimum wage laws.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, full-time
- No weekend or on-call requirements specified
Living in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Over 300 days of sunshine annually with an average temperature of 70°F
- Vibrant entertainment including world-class shows, concerts, sports, dining, and shopping year-round
- No state income tax and affordable housing
- Outdoor recreation: Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Lake Powell, and Mt. Charleston (11,000 ft elevation)
- Short distance to 10 scenic national parks
- Golf paradise with over 40 neighborhood and championship courses