Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician - Optum NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a patient-centric Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join our team in Lake Success, NY. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with Infectious Disease Physicians, consult with patients to understand their health concerns
• Examine patients in clinic and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
• Prescribe medication as needed to treat various infectious disease cases
• Orders or executes various tests and analyses to provide information on patient’s condition
• Provide patients with prevention education and follow-up as needed
• Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists

Position Highlights & Job Responsibilities:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment
• Providing Infectious Disease care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists
• Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling
• Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel
• Must be comfortable working with Advanced Practice Clinicians

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• Residency trained and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

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.