Physician (Family Practice / Internal Medicine), Outpatient

Optum NV is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.

About the role

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

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 carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
• Operate within a systems-based practice, leveraging system resources to provide care of optimal value

Qualifications

• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency trained, board certified or board eligible
• Ability to obtain Nevada license, DEA and Pharmacy license
• Strong medical knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral sciences
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration 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 and assimilation of scientific evidence

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive base salary ($245,000 – $366,000 annually based on full-time employment)
• $100,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates
• Comprehensive fringe benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, professional liability insurance
• Matching 401(k) with employer-funded contributions
• Relocation costs covered
• 23 days of paid time off (PTO)
• One week paid CME with $4,500 allowance
• Nine paid holidays
• Differential for supervision of extenders

Why Las Vegas?

• 300+ days of sunshine, annual average temperature of 70°F, beautiful desert flora and red-rock canyons
• Year-round access to world-class shows, concerts, sporting events, restaurants and shopping
• No state income tax and affordable housing
• Outdoor recreation: Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Lake Powell, Mount Charleston (11,000 ft elevation)
• Short distance to 10 scenic national parks
• 40+ neighborhood and championship golf courses