Internal Medicine Physician

OptumCare of Colorado, (New West Physicians) is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Denver, CO.

Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of Optum's vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

What makes and Optum organization different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your
• license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock
• Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

About the Role: Position Highlights

• Practice Manager on-site
• Dedicated support, so clinicians can focus on practicing at “Peak of License”
• Each clinician has a dedicated MA
• Possibility of 4-day work week
• 32 Patient Contact Hours / 4 Admin Hours
• 2000 Average Patient Panel per Physician
• Full spectrum of primary care procedures
• Weekday Call: Average once a month/starting at 5pm
• Weekend Call: Average 1 to 2 per year
• Average/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per day

Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities:

• As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide full scope primary care services
• Examine diagnose and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions or concerns injuries, infections, and illnesses
• Counsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
• Complete timely and thorough documentation using our EMR system
• Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
• Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow up
• Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice
• Supervise Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners as needed

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Must have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine
• Must be board certified in IM or Board Eligible for Medical Residents
• Active Colorado Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Active DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment

Pay range and compensation package: Colorado Residents Only: The starting, 2 year guarantee base salary for Colorado residents is $260,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Equal Opportunity Statement: OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians. UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.