Ophthalmologist - Optum New Mexico

Optum NM is seeking an Ophthalmologist with retina care experience to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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.

Job Description:

• Examine Patients: Conduct thorough examinations to diagnose retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.
• Diagnostic Tests: Interpret results from tests like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography, and visual field testing.
• Medications and Injections: Administer or prescribe medications and provide intraocular injections for conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration. Medicare Advantage focus on quality and affordability
• Procedures: Performs Panretinal Photocoagulation and focal lasers as indicated by pathology.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about treatment options and disease management.
• Collaboration: Work with other healthcare professionals to manage systemic diseases affecting the eye, such as diabetes.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest research and advancements in retinal disease treatment.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed patient records, documenting all procedures, diagnoses, treatments, and progress.
• Patient volume: 22-25 patients per day
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-5 with no weekends
• Call time: Minimal
• Referrals: Built in from Primary and Specialty Care from large collegial group

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Residency: Completion of a residency in ophthalmology.
• Licensure: Valid New Mexico medical license to practice as an ophthalmologist or ability to attain prior to starting
• Board Certification: Board certification in Ophthalmology
• Skills: Proficiency in diagnostic techniques, surgical skills, patient management, staying current with medical advancements, retina injections and laser retina procedures
• Additional Experience: Prior experience in diagnosing and treating retinal conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship: Retinal Diseases

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.