Physician - Neurology - Optum Unity Health Akron, OH

Overview

Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for health care professionals who want to be part of an organization driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we offer competitive opportunities that support the future of health care delivery and your career. Start doing your life’s best work.

As a part of the OptumCare network, Optum Unity Health Network is seeking a BC/BE Neurologist to join our team at Akron, Ohio in a clinical-based, non-hospital Neurology practice setting. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while delivering physician-led care locally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of neurological health problems.
• Compliance with all coding and documentation requirements.
• Practice evidence-based medicine.
• Outpatient and light inpatient rotation mix.
• Practice in accordance with state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs, and other collaborating physicians/providers.
• Complete follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedures.
• Provide counsel, support, and education to facility staff.
• Support Family/Care Manager teams in developing and providing in-service educational programs to facility staff.
• Participate in management meetings (e.g., weekly case conference reviews, monthly staff meetings, Joint Operating Committee meetings, quarterly quality improvement meetings, continuing education/journal club programs).
• Implement HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed to ensure high standards of care and to improve care management and delivery.
• Participate in clinical on-call program as the plan expands.
• Stay current on medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews.
• Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient neurological care including MS, Sleep, Brain Injury, Headache, Movement disorders, testing, infusion suite, and neuropsychology. Sleep Medicine-trained candidates may incorporate sleep into their practice.
• Patient-centered, team-based environment with a value-based practice model and a diversified patient base.
• Collaborative practice with colleagues at one location (APC, CNS, CRNN and other support).
• Telemedicine availability.
• High-field EEG, EMG, on-site infusion suite, and neuropsychology support.
• Large referring base and teaching opportunities.
• Support by the Optum Centers of Excellence network, promoting accurate diagnoses, higher survival rates, coordinated care, and fewer complications.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Optum’s compensation and benefits package includes financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company.
• Competitive compensation model.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• CME time and allowance.
• Excellent paid time off package.
• Retirement package with employer-funded contributions.
• Company-paid malpractice insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• StockPurchase Plan.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Ohio, or ability to obtain.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain.
• Board-certified MD or DO in Neurology.
• On-call participation.
• Ability to perform light rounding at hospital and maintain privileges with no restrictions where procedures are performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years clinical experience.
• Sleep Medicine experience.

About OptumCare

At OptumCare, clinicians are at the center of care to improve lives. Our physician-led organization serves millions through thousands of aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians in local clinics, surgery centers, and urgent care centers. Our care models focus on managing risk, achieving higher quality outcomes, and driving change through collaboration and innovation.

Would you thrive with OptumCare?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player who delegates and empowers teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

UnitedHealth Group is committed to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.