OB/GYN - Certified Nurse Midwife - Poughkeepsie, NY 2348112 | Poughkeepsie, New York

Certified Nurse Midwife Opportunity

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. 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. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while caring. connecting. growing together.

Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our growing OB/GYN team in Poughkeepsie, New York. Join us today and start doing your life's best work. Position highlights include a collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base, focus on team-based care, excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems, and a full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care.

Responsibilities include participating in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and in collaboration with the MD, sharing responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.

What makes an Optum organization different? Quadruple aim: improving patient satisfaction; lowering costs; delivery high-quality outcomes; increasing provider satisfaction and well-being. Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license. Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care. The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation. Affiliations with prestigious organizations. We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.

Compensation and benefits highlights include a 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). Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage. Robust clinician learning and development programs.

Required qualifications include a master's degree and midwifery certificate, completion of midwifery education program, four years of clinical midwifery experience, current NYS midwife license and AMCB certification.