Physician (Family Practice / Internal Medicine), Outpatient

Family Practice Physician Opportunity

Optum NV is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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 our 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.

Position Highlights: In this position you will work with other physicians in teams but manage your own panel of patients Monday-Friday. Flexible scheduling options available. The patient population is an adult panel of all ages including geriatrics and some older adolescents and can be customized for interest areas. Our seniors have the convenience of our new Lifestyle Centers. Work in attractive/modern buildings and enjoy an electronic medical record environment. Full time management staff, digital radiology and onsite laboratory services add conveniences at our 14 clinic locations throughout the Las Vegas area. This is an employed practice position with Southwest Medical.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights: An attractive base salary, sign on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, 23 days of PTO, one week paid CME with $4500 allowance, and nine paid holidays. Differential for supervision of extenders.

Top reasons to live in Las Vegas, Nevada: 300+ days of sunshine, annual average temperature of 70 degrees, beautiful desert flowers and red rock canyons. The best of superstar shows, concerts, sporting events, restaurants and shopping available 365 days a year! NO STATE INCOME TAX, affordable housing, wonderful recreation available: Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Lake Powell, Mt. Charleston (11,000 ft elevation) are all nearby; Las Vegas is situated a short distance from 10 Scenic National Parks; Las Vegas is also a Golfers Paradise with 40+ neighborhood and championship courses.

What makes an Optum Career 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.

Required Qualifications: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency trained, board certified or board eligible; ability to obtain Nevada license, DEA, Pharmacy license. Medical knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social behavioral sciences and application of this knowledge to patient care. Interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, their families and other health professionals. Possession of or acquisition of sufficient computer skills to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Records in their practice. Practice-based learning and improvement that involves investigation and evaluation of their own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence and improvements in patient care.

The salary range for this role is $245,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.