Optum

Pathways Resident Mentorship Program (Remote) - Optum Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

part-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Optum CO is seeking a PGY3 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident (2nd year going into 3rd year) or completing a fellowship to join our Primary Care Pathway Program. 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. 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.

Position Highlights:

  • This is a temporary role intended for 3rd year physician residents, interested in pursuing a full-time role with our group following completion of residency.
  • OptumCare will educate and prepare the Physician for next generation population health models in a top-notch patient and provider setting.
  • The customized program will be completed at New West facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary care within a team-based practice environment that will require a commitment of few hours per month
  • By being a Pathway Physician in their final year of training, residents can complete their training with added financial and mentoring support. Having made a commitment to practice group and location, a career search will not distract from the third year of training. The commitment and dedication of the Pathway Physician to their education and residency program is the priority.
  • The Pathway Program is meant to enhance the final year of the residency experience while helping the training physician develop an added skill set to maximize success as the transition from residency to private practice.
  • Early commitment through the Pathway Program allows the physician to enhance their work life balance during their last year of residency.

Required Qualifications:

  • M.D. or D.O.
  • Must be transitioning into their 3rd year of residency or early into their 3rd year or completing a fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Colorado

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • B+

    Commute

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • B+

    Overall

  • B

    Access to Restaurants

  • Total Population

    479,612

  • Median Rent

    $1,464

  • Median Home Value

    $383,000

  • Median Income

    $79,026

Posted June 17, 2025