Pathways Interns

Job Description

Physician Pathways Program - Paid Mentorship for PGY3 & Chief Residents

Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. As a part of the Optum network, Optum Oregon located in Portland & Eugene is seeking top-performing and passionate PGY3 and Chief Residents who are part of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine program and are set on practicing in Oregon after graduation. This summer, in addition to receiving full-time offers with a 2024 start, a select number of residents will be chosen to join our Physician Pathways Program, a paid mentorship during final months of training.

At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life's best work.

Position Highlights

• Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
• Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching
• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
• Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice
• The customized program will be completed at Optum Oregon and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month

What makes Optum different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
• As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organization in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
• Lower Costs
• Improved Outcomes
• Patient Experience
• Clinician Well-Being

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O.
• PGY3 or Chief Resident in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Program
• Residency completion date: Summer 2025
• Desire to practice out-patient care in one of the following areas post-residency: Portland or Eugene, Oregon.

Company Description

Company Name: Optum