Optum NY is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology to join their team in Middletown, NY. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a clinician-led organization that provides extensive clinical resources, data, and support. The position emphasizes a collaborative, team-based environment focused on patient-centered care and provider well-being, aiming to advance community health while contributing to new practice initiatives.
Practice Info
- Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment
- Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine
- Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care
- Surgery Center/ASC centers located conveniently down the street from our offices, and ownership opportunities available with tenure
- Full complement of excellent support staff (Advanced Practice Clinician, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams) and dedicated practice management systems in place
- Supported to grow your practice and patient panel
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
- Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures
- Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed
- Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists
- Serve as collaborating physician to assigned Advanced Practice Clinician(s)
Compensation
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earnings potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
- The salary for this role will range from $371,000 to $735,500 annually based on full-time employment
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
Benefits
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company - United Health Group
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage
- Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Robust retirement options including employer funded contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock)
- Physician partnership opportunities with Optum
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture
Requirements
- Fellowship training in Gastroenterology
- Residency training in Internal Medicine
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology
- Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of New York (or has New York license application submitted and in-process)
- Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)
- Preferred: ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound procedure experience