Hospitalist - Nocturnist with Centers for Family Medicine

Hospitalist - Nocturnist

Want to make a real difference in the lives you touch? LOOK NO FURTHER.

Optum provides management services to multiple long-respected physician groups in Southern California. We are passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing doctors like you.

As part of our continued growth, Optum is recruiting for Hospitalist - Nocturnist with Centers for Family Medicine to join our team in Orange County. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient's needs.

If you're looking to join a physician-led community that is making a difference in healthcare, this is the place for you.

Position Highlights:

• Block Schedule: 7 on / 7 off
• Schedule: 7 day on/7 day off + 2 nights (total day + night = 206 shifts/year)
• Day shifts: Conduct hospital rounds on all patients referred to the service
• Night shifts: Admitting; Physician to stay at hospital over night
• Provide patient care in a manner consistent with hospital medical staff by-laws and referring physician requests
• Communicates with families, referring physicians, specialists, administration and hospital departments in the care and treatment of patients referred to the service
• Work with hospitals and clinical staff, social services, utilization management and other members of the interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to discuss patients progress, variances and achievement of expected outcomes and plan of care
• Assumes responsibility to ensure that all necessary documentation is accurate, complete, and timely including medical records, billing/coding and any other such documentation as requested by hospital from time to time
• You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications:

• Unrestricted California State Medical License
• Current California DEA certificate
• BE/BC Internal Medicine
• Welcome 2024 IM Grads
• EMR proficient
• Self-starter with ability to practice with a high degree of independence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Managed Care and Medi-Cal experience desirable

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $271,500 - $401,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.