Optum's Physician Pathways Program places final-year residents and fellows into a mentored, value-based care experience at Optum Tri-State (NY) and/or virtually. Participants receive a guaranteed salary, exposure to primary and specialty care, population health initiatives, and mentorship to ease transition from training to practice with a small monthly time commitment.
Requisition Number: 2366212
Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. Optum is seeking career-minded final-year Otolaryngology Residents and Fellows ready to get a head start on their clinical career with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care. 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. (sm)
Position Highlights
What makes Optum different?
Required Qualifications:
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $39.60 - $59.86 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. Optum is seeking career-minded final-year Otolaryngology Residents and Fellows ready to get a head start on their clinical career with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care. 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. (sm)
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 nationally
- 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 Tri-State facilities in New York 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 organizations in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
- We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
- We are a top performer nationally of the Quadruple Aim initiative
- We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
Required Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O.
- Must be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship or early into their final year.
Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in New York.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $39.60 - $59.86 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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