Gastroenterologist

Optum NY (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology to join their team in Middletown, NY. This clinician-led organization offers a supportive environment with extensive clinical resources and data to empower physicians. Join Optum to advance community health and contribute new practice ideas within a global organization focused on improving care for millions.

Practice Info

• Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based environment
• Independent practice with strong affiliation with a local tertiary care hospital providing 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 offices, with ownership opportunities available with tenure
• Full complement of excellent support staff (Advanced Practice Clinician, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams) and dedicated practice management systems
• 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
• Examine patients in clinic, hospital rounds and perform 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 range for this role is $371,000 to $735,500 annually based on full-time employment
• Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target
• The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

Benefits

• 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