Gastroenterologist

Optum CA is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join their team in Laguna Hills, CA. As a clinician-led organization, Optum provides extensive clinical resources, data, and global support to help providers deliver exceptional patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on diversity and inclusion, contributing to the Quadruple Aim and advancing community health.

Practice Info

• Dedicated Medical Assistant for back office support

Responsibilities

• Manage care for new and established patients, screenings and follow-up appointments with daily admin time built in schedule
• Manage care for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses and digestive diseases including IBD, Chron's disease, colitis, GERD, reflux disease, ulcers, and other medical conditions
• Perform procedures including colonoscopy and endoscopy, cancer checks
• Collaborate with Primary Care and Specialists

Compensation

• Guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance
• Compensation generally ranges from $386,500 - $757,500
• 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
• Optum Physician Partnership Plan
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Benefits

• 23 days of PTO
• Allotted CME time
• Clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
• 401k with match
• Executive Savings Plan
• UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance
• Medical malpractice coverage and tail policy
• Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities
• Robust relocation package for full-time providers

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Hospital Call Schedule: 1:4 weeks

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
• Board certification or eligibility Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Welcome 2025 GI Fellows
• Active BLS certification
• Computer Proficient