Physician, Rheumatology - Las Vegas, NV

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Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

Position in this function will provide Rheumatology patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use scientific knowledge, the scientific method of problem solving, evidence-based decision making to evaluate and treat diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons
• Diagnose and treat arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and 'collagen' diseases
• Use injection skills for medication administration, specialty based skills for rheumatology

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Medical Licensure in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Must be board certified or board eligible in specialty
• Completed residency/fellowship program
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $234,900 to $312,200. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $234,900 to $312,200 . Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.