Hospitalist - Complex Care (Value-Based Model) - Optum WA

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in adult medicine, such as hospitalist practice or a similar setting, along with experience caring for high-acuity, medically complex patients. Enjoy a schedule of 13 to 17 shifts per month, prorated for lower FTEs, depending on the mix of 10-hour and 12-hour shifts.

Hospitalist care: The hospitalist team is well supported and works closely with ICU, emergency department, specialty, and palliative care partners. The team also has strong ties to the Washington State University residency program, with residents rotating through the service.

Optum Advantage Clinic role: This clinic provides a high-touch alternative to the emergency department and hospitalization for eligible patients, including intensive outpatient treatment when needed, with multiple visits over several hours in a single day. The clinic is equipped to provide services such as IV diuresis, IV antibiotics, expedited virtual specialty consultation, imaging including X-ray and CT, and procedures. Residents in the Washington State University Internal Medicine residency program also rotate through the Optum Advantage Clinic.

The schedule is thoughtfully integrated across these settings, creating variety in practice while supporting balance and flexibility.

Required Qualifications

• Unrestricted Washington State medical license by employment date
• Current Washington State DEA certificate by employment date
• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine
• Proficiency with electronic medical records
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Managed care experience
• One or more years of experience post-training
• Experience caring for complex geriatric patients

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $387,000 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.

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 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).