Physician (Family Practice / Internal Medicine), Outpatient

About the Role

Optum is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our clinician-led care organization in Las Vegas, NV. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment while managing your own panel of patients. This position offers flexible scheduling, modern facilities, and the support of a global organization to help you provide exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own panel of adult patients, including geriatrics and older adolescents, with customizable interest areas.
• Work in teams with other physicians in a Monday-Friday schedule.
• Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care for health problems and health promotion.
• Demonstrate professionalism through adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
• Practice systems-based care, utilizing resources to provide 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.
• Medical knowledge of biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences and their application to patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and health professionals.
• Proficiency in practice-based learning, including evaluation of patient care and assimilation of scientific evidence.
• Sufficient computer skills to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with bonus plan.
• $100,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
• Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Matching 401K with employer-funded contributions.
• Relocation costs covered.
• 23 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays.
• One week of paid Continuing Medical Education (CME) with a $4,500 allowance.
• Differential for supervision of extenders.
• United Health stock options.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $245,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday schedule with flexible options.

Work Environment

• Attractive and modern clinic buildings with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Full-time management staff, digital radiology, and on-site laboratory services at 14 clinic locations in the Las Vegas area.
• Access to Lifestyle Centers for senior patients.

Why Las Vegas?

• 300+ days of sunshine annually with an average temperature of 70 degrees.
• World-class entertainment, including shows, concerts, sporting events, restaurants, and shopping.
• No state income tax, affordable housing, and abundant recreational opportunities (e.g., Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Mt. Charleston).
• Proximity to 10 scenic national parks and 40+ golf courses.