Primary Care Neighborhood Physician

Optum AZ is seeking a Primary Care Neighborhood Physician to join their team in Phoenix, AZ. This clinician-led organization focuses on enhancing care for patients with complex needs, particularly Medicare Advantage patients post-discharge. The role offers clinical resources, data, and global organizational support to help clinicians deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to improving healthcare.

Practice Info

• Focus on delivering enhanced care for patients with high hospitalization rates, frequent ER utilization, or complex medical and social needs
• Dedicated care to Medicare Advantage patients for 60-90 days following hospital discharge
• Manage primary care for complex patients while partnered with an interdisciplinary care team
• 60 minutes per appointment
• Patient encounters include clinic visits, virtual visits, and potential home visits with the Case Manager

Responsibilities

• Deliver an enhanced level of care for patients with high hospitalization rates, frequent ER utilization, or complex medical and social needs
• Provide dedicated care to Medicare Advantage patients for 60-90 days following hospital discharge, including addressing social determinants of health, referral and medication management, care gap assessments, and more
• Manage primary care for complex patients while partnered with an interdisciplinary care team
• Focus on patient needs with 60 minutes per appointment
• Meet patients where they are, with clinic visits, virtual visits, and potential home visits with the Case Manager
• Support patients and caregivers in confidently navigating the healthcare system and available resources
• Improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and quality of life through collaborative, team-based care

Compensation

• Generous compensation package
• The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year
• Starting bonus available
• Relocation assistance is available

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
• Company paid professional liability insurance, including tail coverage
• Excellent PTO package and paid holidays
• Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm
• No Call

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date
• 3+ years of primary care physician experience
• Preferred: Experience practicing in a value-based care setting
• Preferred: Strong familiarity with HEDIS measures